2009-10 PITT MEN’S BASKETBALL STORY ARCHIVE

 

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DIXON, JAMIE

 

General Stories

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10054/1037856-142.stm, Pitt among the nation’s elite programs, Feb. 23, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/22635299/index.html, WTAE Interview with Jamie Dixon, Feb. 22, 2010

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10033/1032756-142.stm, Pitt’s Dixon still same coach, February 2, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4829516&name=katz_andy, Take note: don’t doubt Ryan or Dixon again, January 15, 2010, Andy Katz, ESPN.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10012/1027532-142.stm, Connecticut’s Calhoun has praise for Dixon, January 12, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_661240.html#, The Good Place, Dixon has Pitt Primed, January 8, 2010, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://community.post-gazette.com/blogs/bobsmizik/archive/2010/01/06/dixon-the-best-coach-in-the-city.aspx, Dixon: Best Coach in the City, January 6, 2010, Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/12077464, Sought after Dixon building a second home in Pittsburgh, August 17, 2009, Gary Parrish, CBSSportsline

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_633916.html, Dixon impresses with FIBA showing, July 16, 2009, Dave Mackall, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09196/983904-87.stm, Dixon Coaching Stock Still Soaring, July 15, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217733-the-best-basketball-story-that-everybody-is-ignoring, The Best Basketball Story That Everybody is Ignoring, July 14, 2009, Paul Sievers, The Bleacher Report

http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/sport/news/basketball-super-coach-back-in-bay/3901057/#print, Super Coach back in Hawkes Bay, July 7, 2009, Anendra Singh, Hawke’s Bay Today

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/26/AR2009032604462.html, A void that can’t be filled, March 27, 2009, John Feinstein, Washington Post

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03152009/sports/college/serbys_sunday_q__a_with____jamie_dixon_159615.htm, Sunday Conversation Q&A, March 15, 2009, Steve Serby, New York Post

http://www.wqed.org/mag/features/0309/jamie-dixon.php, Q&A With Jamie Dixon, March, 2009, Jim Lachima, Pittsburgh Magazine

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/2009-01-12-pitt-dixon_N.htm, Pitt relishes No. 1 ranking, knows there’s more to be done, Jan. 13, 2009, Mike Lopresti, USA Today/Gannett Newspapers

http://www.latimes.com/sports/columnists/la-sp-plaschke11-2009jan11,0,5482226.column, She’s still No. 1 in his thoughts, Jan. 11, 2009, Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/college/s_590173.html, Dixon has earned trust, Sept. 26, 2008, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08270/915252-175.stm, Dixon Gets Extension, Raise, Sept. 26, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08179/893013-399.stm, Ethiopan orphans together again, June 27, 2008, Daniel Malloy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pghsports.com/2008-Issues/psr0806/08060110.html, Pitt’s Dixon Gets Tough, June, 2008, Tony Defazio, Pittsburgh Sports Report

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?id=3387734, Dixon Turns Down Suitors, Keeps Pitt Poised for Success, May 9, 2008, Andy Katz, ESPN.com

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_552472.html, Dixon far from satisfied, Feb. 15, 2008, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_546082.html, Dixon goes above what’s required of him, Jan. 6, 2008, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittsburghpg.com/pg/07353/842784-87.stm, Dixon’s start rivals Coach K’s, Dec. 19, 2007, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2007-11-14-coachs-corner-dixon_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip, Nov. 14, 2007, Coaches’ Corner, USA Today

http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/tipoff/november06/katz.html, Jamie Dixon has one vote for USBWA’s most courageous, November, 2006, Andy Katz, ESPN.com

http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06281/728235-175.stm, Seasons of Change/Interview With Jamie Dixon, Oct. 8, 2006, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittmag.pitt.edu/winter2005/feature2.html, Hollywood to Hardwood, Winter, 2005, Bill Modoono, Pitt Magazine

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03318/239634-134.stm, Passing the Torch, Nov. 14, 2003, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

JAMIE DIXON-MAGGIE DIXON

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09274/1002212-175.stm, Jamie Dixon puts effort where his heart is, Oct. 1, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_646000.html, Maggie Dixon’s legacy lives on, Oct. 2, 2009, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/oconnor/2006-04-14-dixon_x.htm, West Point burial locks in at West Point, April 15, 2006, Ian O’Connor, USA Today

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/15563797/, Pitt coach still holds sister dear to his heart, Nov. 4, 2006, Ken Davis, MSNBC

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/womensbasketball/2006-10-03-maggie-dixon_x.htm, They’re Playing for Maggie, Oct. 3, 2006, Kelly Whiteside, USA Today

 

JAMIE DIXON, EARLY YEARS

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e56RL-fF7Jg&feature=related, Video clip, Jamie Dixon Shot to defeat Texas

 

PITT PROGRAM

 

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1041895, Pitt’s surprising start a chemistry lesson, January 20, 2010, David Fox, Rivals.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10020/1029519-175.stm, Pitt too good to be true, January 20, 2010, Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_662673.html, Pitt’s secret is in the details, January 17, 2010, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34866870/ns/sports-college_basketball/, Panthers prime example of an amazing Big East, Jan. 16, 2010, Ken Davis, NBC.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4824157, Pride of Pittsburgh, Gritty Panthers Modeled After the City, January 14, 2010, Dana O’Neill, ESPN.com

http://www.courant.com/sports/other/hc-jeffcol0114.artjan14,0,1062545.column, Pitt-UConn close in rankings but far apart on court, Jan. 14, 2010, Jeff Jacobs, Hartford Courant

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10014/1028192-150.stm, Work in progress becoming formidable, January 14, 2010, Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/lopresti/2009-03-26-pittsburgh-grit_N.htm, Pittsburgh reached Elite Eight on grit, not beauty, March 27, 2009, Mike Lopresti, USA Today

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9380094/Panthers-trying-to-take-next-step, Panthers trying to take next step, March 25, 2009, Jeff Goodman, FoxSports.com

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2009/03/25/sweet_science/, Sweet Science, Pitt again in the top 16 but is fighting to reach Final Four, March 25, 2009, Bob Ryan, Boston Globe

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09054/951019-87.stm?cmpid=relatedarticle, No. 1 ranking in April is Pitt’s goal, Feb. 23, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/dickvitale/news/story?id=3813692, Pittsburgh Worth Watching, Jan. 6, 2009, Dick Vitale, ESPN.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09006/939835-87.stm, No. 1 ranking huge boost to Pitt’s basketball image, Jan. 6, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3804353&name=katz_andy, Bench effort pushes Pitt past Rutgers, Jan. 1, 2009, Andy Katz, ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?id=3738255, Style points not included—and not necessary—in Pitt game, Dec. 2, 2008, Dana O’Neil, ESPN.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08319/927883-194.stm, This Could be Panthers Year, Nov. 14, 2008, Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/11/sports/BKC-T25-Pittsburgh-Preview.php, Recruits help ease No. 5 Pitt through injuries, Nov. 11, 2008, Alan Robinson, Associated Press

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_593688.html, ‘Big Three’ Leads Pitt, Oct. 17, 2008, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08286/919329-175.stm, Panthers Motivated to Advance Deeper into NCAA Tournament, Oct. 12, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03202008/sports/steal_city_102691.htm, Steal City, March 20, 2008, Steve Serby, New York Post

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08076/865673-87.stm, This Big East title trumps 2003 crown, March 16, 2008, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08076/865675-175.stm, Young earns MVP as Panthers capture second Big East title, March 16, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3295986&type=story; Pitt enjoys Garden party by knocking off the Hoyas, March 16, 2008, Dana O’Neil, ESPN.com

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/mens_basketball/articles/2008/03/16/true_grit_gets_pitt_the_crown/, True Grit Gets the Crown, March 16, 2008, Bob Ryan, Boston Globe

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03162008/sports/perfect_upset_102245.htm, Perfect Upset, March 16, 2008, Steve Serby, New York Post

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/16/sports/ncaabasketball/16bigeast.html; Soaring to a long-awaited championship, March 16, 2008, Pete Thamel, New York Times

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08062/861857-87.stm, Mental toughness, resiliency make this Pitt team special, March 2, 2008, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07044/761711-175.stm, Pitt basketball hippest, hottest ticket in town, Feb. 13, 2007, Chuck Finder, Pittsburgh, Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06328/740911-194.stm, It’s Shocking; Pitt Basketball in Elite Group, Nov. 24, 2006, Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://pittsburgpost-gazette.com/pg/06029/646262-194.stm, Pitt turns into something special, Jan. 29, 2006, Bob Smizik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

DEJUAN BLAIR IN NBA

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10017/1028852-175.stm, Earning His Spurs, January 17, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia/?videoid=102761&cmpid=mmpanel1, DeJuan Blair talks about his NBA experience, January 17, 2010

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09359/1023586-175.stm, Pitt’s community service program teaches children and players about leadership, life, December 25, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

PITT AS THE NATION’S NUMBER ONE RANKED TEAM

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/01/05/appoll.ap/index.html, Pitt takes top spot in AP poll for first time in school history, Jan. 5, 2009, Jim O’Connell, Associated Press

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3811369, Panthers ranked No. 1 for first time, Jan. 5, 2009, ESPN-U

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2009-01-05-poll-story_N.htm, Pitt makes climb to No. 1 for first time, Jan. 5, 2009, Marlen Garcia, USA Today

http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=1486902&oid=2&vkey=21, First Timers, Jan. 5, 2009, SportsnetNY story

http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010509aac.html, Pittsburghpanthers.com, Jan. 5,  2009

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09006/939858-175.stm, No. 1 Pitt whoops it up, Jan. 6, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_605798.html, Pitt men ranked No. 1 for first time, Jan. 6, 2009, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

PITT VS. UCONN

 

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_612206.html, Pitt’s Blair saves his best for biggest, Feb. 18, 2009, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09048/949673-87.stm, Blair’s effort an all-timer, Feb. 17, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=3912245, Blair flips script on Thabeet, UConn, Feb. 17, 2009, Andy Katz, ESPN.com

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02172009/sports/college/blair_dominates_thabeet__ends_uconns_win_155625.htm, Blair dominates Thabeet, Pitt Ends UConn’s Win Streak, Feb. 17, 2009, Lenn Robbins, New York Post

http://www.courant.com/sports/college/husky/men/hc-jeffcol0217.artfeb17,0,971796.column, Take a look at the flip side, Feb. 17, 2009, Jeff Jacobs, Hartford Courant

http://www.cbssports.com/print/collegebasketball/story/11386387, Physical Pitt proves to have answer for tall, big UConn, Feb. 17, 2009, Gary Parrish, CBSSportsline

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2009/02/18/sports/college/doc499a3fbccb038141830557.txt, Other Big Man Was Incredible, Feb. 17, 2009, Lee Lewis, Waterbury Republican American

 

ADAMS, CHASE

 

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20100217/SPORTS02/2170334/1001/sports&referrer=NEWSFRONTCAROUSEL, Chase Adams makes winning move to Pitt, Feb. 17, 2010, Jimmy Watson, Shreveport Times

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_650212.html, Transfer Shines in Pitt Scrimmage, Oct. 28, 2009, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09301/1008819-142.stm, Adams Makes a Big Impression, Oct. 28, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2009/08/23/meet-chase-adams/, Meet Chase Adams, Aug. 23, 2009, Ron Bailey, NBE Basketball

 

BROWN, GILBERT

 

http://blog.pennlive.com/davidjones/2010/02/brown_stars_as_pitt_out-toughs.html, Brown stars as Pitt outtoughs Villanova, Feb. 22, 2010, David Jones, Harrisburg Patriot-News

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10038/1034188-175.stm, Invisible Men Show Off Their Stuff, February 7, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.timesonline.com/sports/sports_details/article/1424/2010/january/12/panthers-brown-hits-books-big-east.html, Panthers’ Brown Hits Books, Big East, January 10, 2010, Eric Hall, Beaver County Times

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09358/1023338-175.stm, Watching the Hard Part for Brown, December 24, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/07/16/sports/college/doc4a5ea7567abcc839366759.txt, Pitt’s Brown Builds Big East Body, July 16, 2009, Eric Hall, Beaver County Times

http://www.pennlive.com/sports/patriotnews/college/index.ssf?/base/sports/1232592031325430.xml&coll=1, Brown embraces role as Pitt’s top reserve, Jan. 22, 2009, James Phillips, Harrisburg Patriot-News

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08074/865139-87.stm, Froshmores Blair and Brown throwing own Garden party, March 14, 2008, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07319/834065-175.stm , Brown making case for extra minutes despite shoulder injury, Nov. 15, 2007, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/college/pitt/print_393869.html , Pitt receives letters from Brown, Wallace, by Dave Mackall, Tribune Review

 

DIXON, JERMAINE

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10065/1040813-142.stm, Jermaine Dixon emerges as Pitt’s leader, March 6, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=4964648, Family, hoops guide Pitt’s Dixon, March 4, 2010, Dana O’Neill, ESPN.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10053/1037674-175.stm, Dixon is Panthers’ tough guy, Feb. 22, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10052/1037463-175.stm, Dixon worked for this day, Feb. 21, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10041/1034750-142.stm, Dixon: Practice Makes Perfect: Feb. 10, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_661875.html, Dixon’s D key for Pitt, Jan. 13, 2010, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittnews.com/article/2009/10/29/mens-basketball-dixon-will-have-lead-bench-start-season, Dixon will have to lead from the bench to start season, Oct. 29, 2009, Jay Huerbin, Pitt News

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09298/1008207-175.stm. Pain of loss still nags at Pitt’s Dixon, Oct. 25, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216717-jermaine-dixon-from-the-baltimore-streets-to-big-east-battles, From the Baltimore Streets to Big East Battles, July 14, 2009, Zane Mosqueda, The Bleacher Report

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09081/957524-87.stm?cmpid=relatedarticle, Pitt’s Jermaine Dixon: A New Man, March 22, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.gazette.net/stories/03102009/aspespo182100_32473.shtml, How relative unknown became a hoops star, March 10, 2009, Dan Greenburg, Montgomery Gazette

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/seth_davis/03/04/glue.guys/1.html, Dixon on Seth Davis’ All-Glue Team, March 5, 2009, Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09020/943078-175.stm, Defense has Dixon at home, Jan. 20, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pghsports.com/PSR-News/show_news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1230600966&archive=&template=PressRoom, Jermaine Dixon: as tough as they come, December 2008, Anthony Jaskulski, Pittsburgh Sports Report

http://tallahassee.com/article/20081221/SPORTS/812210316, Former TCC standout standing out for Pitt, Dec. 21, 2008, Corey Clark, Tallahassee Democrat

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_603801.html, Pitt guard relishes homecoming, Dec. 20, 2008, Dave Mackall, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08324/928988-175.stm, Jermaine Dixon offers Pitt new look at guard, Nov. 19, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/CheersandJeers/Cheers__Jeers__With_the_Dixons_success_is_in_the_blood.html, With Dixons, Success is in the blood, Nov. 19, 2008, Washington D.C. Examiner

http://www.pittnews.com/sports/1.846898 , Pitt’s Dixon handles life on, off the court, Oct. 27, 2008, Mike Gladysz, Pitt News

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_595334.html, Pitt guard Dixon survived tough tests, October 27, 2008, John Grupp Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/print_553230.html , Pitt lands JUCO guard Dixon, Feb. 20, 2008, John Grupp, Tribune Review

 

FRYE, TIM

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08356/936028-175.stm, Walk-ons at Pitt get cheers from Zoo, Dec. 21, 2008, Randy Lieberman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

GIBBS, ASHTON

 

http://kdka.com/video/?id=70102@kdka.dayport.com, One-on-one with Ashton Gibbs, March 8, 2010, KDKA-TV

http://www.app.com/article/20100305/SPORTS022001/3050335/Gibbs--hard-work-paying-off-for-Pitt, Gibbs’ hard work paying off, March 5, 2010, Jerry Carino, Asbury Park Press

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=jn-gibbsqa021510&prov=yhoo&type=lgns, One-on-One with Ashton Gibbs, Feb. 15, 2010, Jason King, YahooSports.com

http://kdka.com/video/?id=69094@kdka.dayport.com, Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker on KDKA live, Feb. 15, 2010

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_663035.html, Gibbs crafts skills with relentless effort, January 20, 2010, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.athlonsports.com/college-basketball/18444/cbb-pitts-gibbs-fuels-strong-start, Pitt’s Gibbs Fuels Strong Start, January 18, 2010, Ken Davis, Athlon Magazine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYsKcYSMp4E, One-on-one with Ashton Gibbs, January 13, 2009, WTAE Channel 4 Pittsburgh

http://blog.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2010/01/summer_job_pays_off_for_pittsb.html, Summer job pays off for Pitt guard Ashton Gibbs, January 1, 2010, Syracuse Post-Standard

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10001/1025138-175.stm, Hot shooting Gibbs nears free throw record, January 1, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=975142, Gibbs ready to lead Pittsburgh attack, August 13, 2009, Steve Megargee, Rivals.com

http://pittsburgh.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=965439, Gibbs might be answer at point guard, July 16, Chris Peak, Pantherlair

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09196/983900-142.stm, Gibbs Ready for New Role, July 15, 2009, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.courtcred.com/2009/05/ashton_gibbs/, Court Cred Player Interview: Ashton Gibbs, May 4, 2009

http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/03/former_seton_hall_prep_star_as.html, Gibbs waiting for a chance to shine with Pittsburgh, March 27, 2009, Tom Luicci, Newark Star-Ledger

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_617677.html, Fearless Gibbs makes most of chances, March 25, 2009, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09035/946739-175.stm, Gibbs gets his shot and it’s hot, Feb. 4, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2009/02/03/sports/college/doc4987cea230812640774916.prt, Pitt’s Gibbs proves he belongs, Feb. 3, 2009, Eric Hall, Beaver County Times

http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081127&content_id=1483134&oid=temp&vkey=45, Pitt Duo Returning Home to New Jersey, Nov. 27, 2008, Adam Zagoria, SportsNetNY

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_596516.html, Freshmen Guards Pick up Slack for Pitt, Nov. 3, 2008, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07168/794905-175.stm; Pitt secures guard from Knight’s school, June 17, 2007, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2008/06/05/ashton-gibbs-readying-for-pitt-big-east/, Ashton Gibbs readying for Pitt, June 5, 2008, Brian Crownover, NBE Basketball

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/college/print_513032.html, Pitt Gets Shooting Guard, June 17, 2007, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

KNIGHT, BRANDIN

 

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_557556.html, What a Knight for Pitt, March 16, 2008, Joe Starkey, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

McGHEE, GARY

 

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_668455.html, McGhee’s hard work paying off, Feb. 23, 2010, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10018/1029068-175.stm, McGhee is feel good story of the year, Jan. 18, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09335/1017546-142.stm, McGhee ready to step up, Dec. 1, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/archivesearch/local_story_077235112.html, McGhee Enjoys the Ride, March 19, 2009, George Bremer, Anderson Herald-Bulletin

http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_088210140.html/resources_printstory, One Tall Order, March 29, 2007, Mike Beas, Anderson Herald-Bulletin

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/college/print_469023.html, Pitt lands Indiana big man, Sept. 4, 2006, Dave Mackall, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

MILLER, DWIGHT

 

http://www.jonesbahamas.com/print.php?a=19799, Conversation with Pitt Panthers forward Dwight Miller, May 14, 2009, Gerrino Saunders, Bahamas

http://www.pittsburghlive.com:8000/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/columnists/gorman/s_538829.html, Forward Miller commits to Pitt Basketball, November 20, 2007, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sport/bk/bkn/5017259.html, Learning from a Legend, Aug. 2, 2007, Sam Khan, Jr., Houston Chronicle

 

PATTERSON, LAMAR

 

http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/249701, McCaskey product Patterson redshirting at Pitt, March 11, 2010, Gordie Jones, LancasterOnline.com

http://nathanblue.blogspot.com/2009/01/lamar-earns-starting-job.html, Lamar earns starting job, Jan. 11, 2009, Mike Gross, LancasterOnline.com

http://blogs.lancasteronline.com/jeffreyreinhart/2008/05/19/lamar-patterson-is-leaving-mccaskey-will-prep-for-pittsburgh-at-storied-st-benedicts/, Lamar Patterson is leaving McCaskey, May 19, 2008, Keith Schweigert, LancasterOnline

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07363/845335-175.stm, Pitt basketball gets early commitment, Dec. 29, 2007, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_544925.html, Pitt nabs shooting guard, Dec. 29, 2007, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

RICHARDSON, J.J.

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10036/1033701-142.stm, Richardson makes most of playing time, Feb. 5, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

RIVERS, NICK

 

http://www.pittnews.com/node/20187, Rivers makes jump from manager to player, Sept. 30, 2009, Alex Oltmanns, Pitt News

http://www.uwire.com/Article.aspx?id=3790602, Pitt student manager dances into bigger role, Feb. 24, 2009, Alex Oltmanns, Pitt News

 

ROBINSON, NASIR

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10018/1029073-175.stm, Robinson has breakthrough performance against Louisville, Jan. 18, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_662671.html#, Robinson enjoys breakout game for Panthers, January 17, 2010, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.pghsports.com/2009-Issues/psr0907/09070103.html, Pitt Taking on Philly Feel, July, 2009, Anthony Jaskulski, Pittsburgh Sports Report

http://pittsburgh.scout.com/2/833898.html, Robinson Makes His Move, Jan. 27, 2009, Dale Grdnic, Scout.com

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08314/926599-175.stm, Robinson Emerges at Forward for Pitt, Nov. 9, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07017/754351-175.stm, Chester Shooting Guard Commits to Pitt for ’08, Jan. 17, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

TAYLOR, DANTE

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015453-150.stm, Recruit alters game to fit Pitt, Big East style, Nov. 22, Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittnews.com/article/2009/11/05/mens-basketball-freshman-center-plans-doing-lot-running, Freshman center plans on running a lot, Nov. 6, 2009, Randy Lieberman, Pitt News

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09305/1009904-175.stm, Taylor pays no attention to his advanced billing, Nov. 1, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/state/pennsylvania/20091015_ap_taylorcouldbepittsnextstar.html, Taylor could be Pitt’s next star, Oct. 15, 2009, Alan Robinson, Associated Press

http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1001530, Taylor, Pitt look to continue tourney streak, Oct. 14, 2009, Steve Megargee, Rivals.com

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_631605.html, Taylor hones game in summer league, June 30, 2009, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/06/05/taylor-wins-mvp-despite-family-struggle/#more-17426, Taylor wins MVP despite family struggle, June 5, 2009, Adam Zagoria, SportsnetNY

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/31/AR2009033102792.html, Taylor has come long way, April 1, 2009, Josh Barr, Washington Post

http://bebballreportpitt.blogspot.com/2008/07/catching-up-with-dante-taylor.html, Catching Up With Dante Taylor, July 25, 2008, Anthony Jaskulski, Pittsburgh Sports Report

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/mostread/s_577627.html, Pitt lands five-star recruit, July 15, 2009, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08197/897061-175.stm, Standout recruit picks Panthers, July 15, 2009, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

WANAMAKER, BRAD

 

http://kdka.com/video/?id=69094@kdka.dayport.com, Ashton Gibbs and Brad Wanamaker on KDKA live, Feb. 15, 2010

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10038/1034188-175.stm, Invisible Men Show Off Their Stuff, February 7, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/pitt/s_663673.html#, Wanamaker thriving in adjusted role, Jan. 23, 2010, Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10017/1028926-87.stm, Wanamaker Hero by No Accident, January 17, 2010, Ron Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pghsports.com/2009-Issues/psr0907/09070103.html, Pitt Taking on Philly Feel, July, 2009, Anthony Jaskulski, Pittsburgh Sports Report

http://www.pittnews.com/sports/1.1370925-1.1370925, Wanamaker Finds Consistency, Feb. 10, 2009, Randy Lieberman, Pitt News

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08347/934721-175.stm, More time at guard steadies Wanamaker, Dec. 12, 2008, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07327/836169-175.stm, Freshman Guard Fills in With New Role, Nov. 23, 2007, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/college/pitt/print_539007.html, Pitt guard Wanamaker gets to the point, Nov. 21, 2007, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_kmtpi/is_/ai_n18774558?tag=artBody;col1, Wanamaker Took His Lessons to Court, April 1, 2007, Jeff McLane, Philadelphia Inquirer

 

WOODALL, TRAVON

 

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10047/1036187-142.stm, Woodall returns to make his point, Feb. 16, 2010, Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_667130.html#, Freshman guard puts together his coming of age game, Feb. 14, 2010, Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2010-0213/woodall-gets-to-the-point-in-backyard-classic/, Woodall gets to the point in Backyard Classic, Feb. 13, 2010, Ray Mernagh, NBE Basketball

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/brooklyn_guard_sets_o9cxk42B0V24YyThyCvlVM, Brooklyn Guard Sets Pace for Pitt, January 16, 2010, Tim Sullivan, New York Post

http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7658762&oid=2&vkey=21, Woodall Ready for Point at Pitt, Nov. 12, 2009, Adam Zagoria, SportsNetNY

http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/103009aaa.html, Focus on Travon Woodall, Oct. 30, 2009, Mike Gladysz, Panther Eyes

http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081230&content_id=1486356&oid=2&vkey=21, Boys hit the Big Time (Travon Woodall and Mike Rosario), Dec. 30, 2008, Adam Zagoria, SportsnetNY

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12062008/sports/college/all_grown_up_142914.htm, Brooklyn Guard Making “Rough” Transition at Pitt, Dec. 6, 2008, Tim Sullivan, New York Post

http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081127&content_id=1483134&oid=temp&vkey=45, Pitt Duo Returning Home to New Jersey, Nov. 27, 2008, Adam Zagoria, SportsNetNY

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_596516.html, Freshmen Guards Pick up Slack for Pitt, Nov. 3, 2008, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08291/920618-175.stm, With Fields hurt, Pitt freshman Travon Woodall Steps in at Point, Oct. 17, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/rss/s_489302.html, Pitt Lands Second Recruit in Three Days, Jan. 19, 2007, John Grupp, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

ZANNA, TALIB

 

http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102809aaa.html, Getting to Know Talib Zanna, Oct. 12, 2009, Mike Gladysz, Panther Eyes

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=7899858, Homesick to Standout, Nigerian Heads for Pitt, June 22, 2009, Joseph White, Associated Press

http://www.cathstan.org/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=25&ArticleID=2661&TM=26544.14; Exchange student says family helped him achieve “American Dream,” My Catholic Standard, May 26, 2009

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/kT-aPjtQJEa_5ZVtM9KmUg/pittsburgh-recruit-zanna-looks-forward-to-reunion.htm, Pittsburgh Recruit Looks Forward to Reunion, Feb. 16, 2009, Rich Stevens, MaxPreps.com