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Transfer portal roundup: Robert Morris lands 6-foot-11 power forward Josh Hill

Robert Morris men’s basketball bolstered its frontcourt Tuesday when coach Andy Toole received a commitment from Arkansas State transfer Josh Hill, according to ESPN. The 6-foot-11 power forward just completed his freshman season for the Red Wolves. Hill averaged 3.5 points and 1.8 rebounds while playing 6.8 minutes per game...
7-foot center prospect Kieran Mullen commits to Pitt

Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel added another player to the 2025-26 roster Monday when 7-foot center Kieran Mullen made a verbal commitment to the Panthers. On3Sports reported his commitment and said the plan is for Mullen to redshirt as a freshman next season. Pitt has landed the commitment of...
First Call: More Mel Kiper criticism of Steelers’ draft; son of NFL assistant coach behind Shedeur Sanders prank

Monday’s “First Call” features more ire in the direction of the Pittsburgh Steelers from ESPN’s Mel Kiper. The Atlanta Falcons are responding to the story about one of their coach’s sons prank-calling Shedeur Sanders. The Steelers turned heads with an undrafted free-agent signing. And a Pitt baseball alum picked up...
Former Pitt, Peters Township safety Donovan McMillon to sign with Cleveland Browns

Before Donovan McMillon got to college, he had an NFL combine-themed party to celebrate a birthday while he was in high school. It’s safe to say that preparation for the NFL Draft is something the Peters Township native and former Pitt player had looked forward to for a long time....
Pitt’s Brandon George to sign with Kansas City Chiefs

Brandon George is highly confident in his abilities, and he believes his experiences at Pitt have prepared him for a career in the NFL. But George is blessed with a high sense of self-awareness. After becoming a starting linebacker during the final of his six seasons at Pitt, George plans...
Former Pitt kicker Ben Sauls signs with Steelers

Ben Sauls just sounds like an NFL kicker. Literally. Sauls proved so to the scouts and team personnel from across the NFL during Pitt’s pro day last month. “I know today especially,” Sauls said at pro day, “people wanted to hear the ball off my foot.” Seriously? Scouts care about...
In Pitt QB shakeup, Julian Dugger enters portal, ex-Western Carolina star transfers in

Pitt’s quarterback depth chart underwent a major overhaul Saturday. Redshirt freshman Julian Dugger, a Penn Hills graduate, announced he was entering the transfer portal hours after the Panthers landed a commitment from another quarterback, Cole Gonzales, who’s already well connected with offensive coordinator Kade Bell. A 6-foot, 198-pound senior, Gonzales...
Los Angeles Rams select Pitt WR Konata Mumpfield in 7th round

If Konata Mumpfield doesn’t make it in the NFL, rest assured it won’t be because the stress of the moment gets too big for him. An honorable mention all-ACC wide receiver for Pitt this past season, Mumpfield was drafted in the seventh round by the Los Angeles Rams at No....
Minnesota Vikings select Pitt tight end Gavin Bartholomew in 6th round

Gavin Bartholomew appeared in 49 of Pitt’s 52 games over the past four seasons, starting 41 and having at least one catch in all but seven of them. “I feel great,” Bartholomew said prior to performing drills among fellow tight ends at the NFL combine earlier this year. “I’ve been...
Los Angeles Chargers pick Pitt’s Branson Taylor in 6th round of NFL Draft

A tear of the lateral meniscus in a knee ended the senior season of Pitt starting left tackle Branson Taylor. The ensuring recovery from surgery prevented Taylor from taking part in drills at the NFL combine, too. Five months of frustration and rehab, though, melted away when Taylor was finally...
Pitt makes Barry Dunning Jr. signing official

Pitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel welcomed transfer Barry Dunning Jr. to the program Saturday, as the Panthers announced his official signing. The transfer from South Alabama committed to the Panthers on April 12. “Barry is a dynamic athlete who has continued to improve throughout his college career,” Capel said...
North Allegheny grad Kyle Demi making most of final season at Pitt

Good things happen when Kyle Demi pitches as a senior. The 6-foot-2 right-hander turned his final year at North Allegheny into a chance to play at Pitt, and now he’s having by far his best season with the Panthers. “Overall, it’s been going really well,” Demi said. “Better than anything...
Transfer portal roundup: Former Duquesne forward picks Akron

Halil “Chabi” Barre committed to Akron, the team announced Friday. Barre, a 6-foot-9 junior forward, played the past three seasons at Duquesne. The native of Natitingou, Benin, whose full name is Abdou Halil “Chabi” Barre, averaged 4.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game this past season. He...
Papa Amadou Kante pulls name from transfer portal, will remain at Pitt

Papa Amadou Kante has decided to remain a part of the Pitt men’s basketball team. After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, the redshirt sophomore removed his name and will stay with the Panthers. Kante, a native of Dakar, Senegal, averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds last season. He...
Pitt gets commitment from tight end transfer from Marshall

Pitt football landed a commitment from the transfer portal for the second straight day Friday when coach Pat Narduzzi received a pledge from tight end Justin Holmes. Holmes (6-0, 241), a junior, played 13 games for Marshall last fall and was primarily used as a blocker in the run game....
Pitt lands transfer cornerback from North Carolina

Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi landed one of the top defensive back prospects in the transfer portal Thursday when freshman Zion Ferguson committed to the Panthers, according to Rivals. Former North Carolina DB Zion Ferguson is transferring to Pittsbugh, he tells @RivalsFriedman Ferguson was one of the most heavily recruited...

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