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The Morning Pitt: 5/13/2026 - Are there reasons to be optimistic about Pitt basketball?

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:10:00 GMT

The 2026-27 season is still more than six months away, but as we look more closely at Pitt's basketball roster, there just might be some reasons for optimism. Should you start raising your expectations for Pitt hoops? We're looking at the Panthers and what they might be capable of on today's episode of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 5/12/2026 - Who will be the X-factors for Pitt football and Pitt hoops?

Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Now that the rosters are set for the Pitt football and basketball teams, let's talk about the X-factors - those players whose individual success can have the biggest impact on their team's success. We've got one option for each team, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on whether these players can be difference-makers for the Panthers.

The Morning Pitt: 5/11/2026 - Pitt's roster is complete

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:15:00 GMT

With two more additions on Friday, the Pitt basketball roster for the 2026-27 season is seemingly complete. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at those two final pieces of the puzzle, how all of the transfer additions fit, what kinds of lineups Jeff Capel could use and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 5/8/2026 - A new commit, NIL, recruiting and more

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:03:00 GMT

From recruiting to NIL and more, we've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. Can Penn State's success - or lack thereof - on the recruiting trail benefit Pitt in Western Pennsylvania? Answers to that and more in the Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 5/7/2026 - What effect would an expanded College Football Playoff have on Pitt?

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:17:00 GMT

The College Football Playoff could be on the verge of expanding to 24 teams. If that happens, what effect would it have on the Pitt football program? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the potential expansion, how it would impact Pitt, whether the Panthers could consistently make the CFP and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 5/6/2026 - What happened to the middle of Pitt's roster?

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:02:00 GMT

We're looking at Pitt's 2026 football roster again today, but the focus is on one particular area: the junior class. Why don't the Panthers have many players in that year of eligibility? There are a few reasons, and we're breaking them down on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 5/5/2026 - Five thoughts on Pitt's 2026 football roster

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:25:00 GMT

How much of Pitt's 2026 roster came from the transfer portal? How many seniors will the Panthers have this season? Which positions are deep? And which need some attention from the portal and recruiting? All of that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 5/4/2026 - A coaching change, a bad weekend and more

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:52:00 GMT

It may have seemed like a quiet weekend in Pitt sports, but there was actually quite a bit that happened, with a surprising coaching change, a tough trip to Florida, an incoming transfer target for the Pitt hoops program and more. We're covering it all on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 5/1/2026 - Would Corhen help? And which QB does Heintschel remind you of?

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:07:00 GMT

We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. If Cam Corhen could come back to the Pitt basketball team, how much would he help? Which Pitt quarterback is a good comparison for Mason Heintschel? And are first downs a good goal for Kade Bell's offense? Answers to those questions and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 4/30/2026 - A huge baseball series, fifth-year options, recruiting rankings & more

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:57:00 GMT

With a big series coming up for the Pitt baseball team, a fifth-year implication for Pitt volleyball and a new set of recruiting rankings, we're covering a lot of topics on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 4/29/2026 - How could the NCAA's five-for-five rule affect Pitt?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:10:00 GMT

The NCAA is on the verge of passing a new rule that would allow student-athletes to have five years of eligibility. If that rule gets enacted, how could it impact Pitt? We're looking at the implications for Pitt football and Pitt basketball on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 4/28/2026 - Victory Heights, a much-needed upgrade and maybe a eulogy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:07:00 GMT

After taking a tour of Pitt's new Victory Heights facility, we were left with mixed feelings. On one hand, the building is spectacular, a tremendous asset for the Pitt athletic programs that will call it home and a treat for fans who visit. On the other hand, seeing the new facility felt like it might be the beginning of an end in college sports - or maybe just one final hurrah. We're talking about all of that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt basketball: Breaking down new assistant coaching staff; how can Macari Moore develop?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' new assistant coaching staff and look at key returner Macari Moore. This show is presented by FanDuel.

What do the additions of assistant coaches Ronald Ramon, Ricardo Greer and Billy Hubly mean for Jeff Capel's program? What will they bring on and off the court? And what about the departure of Gilbert Brown? What do they lose from him? Our duo tackles those topics and more, plus takes a look at returning guard Macari Moore. What will his role be next season, and how will it help his development?

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The Morning Pitt: 4/27/2026 - Monday thoughts on the NFL Draft, Pitt baseball and more

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:52:00 GMT

It's the Monday after the NFL Draft and we're thinking about Pitt's lack of representation in the Draft, how the Panthers' baseball team bounced back in a huge way and a lot more on today's Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 4/24/2026 - Receiver comps, the NFL Draft, hoops schedules and more

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:35:00 GMT

What's the best comparison for Pitt's group of receivers this season? Will any Pitt players get drafted beyond Kyle Louis? What would be the Panthers' ideal non-conference schedule in basketball? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 4/23/2025 - Ranking Pitt's eight transfers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:46:00 GMT

Pitt has added eight new basketball players from the transfer portal this offseason, and today we're ranking them from No. 8 to No. 1. Which newcomer will help the Panthers the most this season? Which transfer was the biggest get? All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 4/22/2026 - Pitt lands its first defensive recruit in the 2027 class

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:04:00 GMT

Pitt got some recruiting news on Tuesday, as linebacker prospect Walter Hudson committed to the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at what Hudson brings to Pitt, how he fits in the defense, how Pitt's recruiting class has come together, whether recruiting still matters and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 4/21/2026 - What did we learn about Pitt's defense this spring?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:21:00 GMT

Pitt entered spring camp with plenty of questions on defense; now that camp is over, how many of those questions have been answered? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the defense - what surprised us, who stood out, which questions we still have and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 4/20/2026 - What did we learn about Pitt's offense this spring?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:45:00 GMT

Now that spring camp is over, we're looking back at what we learned over the course of camp and we're starting with the offense. What stood out the most on offense this spring? Which questions were answered and which are still lingering? What were the biggest surprises? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

4-18-2026 Panther Insider FULL SHOW

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:25:16 GMT

Pitt basketball: Is complete roster OVERHAUL actually a blessing? Is A'lahn Sumler a perfect fit?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' latest transfer portal additions and ponder whether the near-total roster overhaul can actually be a blessing for Jeff Capel's squad. This show is presented by FanDuel.

In this day and age of college basketball, could it actually be a blessing in disguise that Capel's squad will be entirely rebuilt for next season? Are there examples where a complete roster overhaul has worked for struggling programs? Can Charleston Southern transfer A'lahn Sumler give Pitt what it's been missing for multiple years now — a proven ball handler and strong 3-point shooting? And what should Capel do with his remaining four spots? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

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Steelers mock drafts: Ty Simpson FADING? Are Vega Ioane, Omar Cooper Jr. the favorites?

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to sort through the week in NFL mock draft for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy's team.

Is Ty Simpson starting to fade as a favorite choice for experts like Mel Kiper Jr. and Tom Fornelli? Have Vega Ioane and Omar Cooper Jr. begun to emerge as the most common choices with a little less than a week to go before teams make their selections? Are the Steelers serious about projected Day 2 QBs like Cole Payton, Drew Allar, Carson Beck and Taylen Green? Especially with Aaron Rodgers yet to decide if he will return in 2026? Will the Steelers have to take Keylan Rutledge in the second round if they want him? Why has Pitt's Kyle Louis remained a consistent later-round choice for experts? And why do right tackles like Blake Miller continue to show up in mocks despite Troy Fautanu's secure hold on that position? Our duo tackles those questions and more as they ponder who will join stars like Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr., T.J., Cam Heyward and DK Metcalf on the team's roster.

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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 4/17/2026 - Which team will make you happier this season?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:59:00 GMT

When it's all said and done, which team will make you happier next season: Pitt football or Pitt basketball? Plus, what were the biggest surprises in spring camp? Who should start at shooting guard? And what's the best comp for Mason Heintschel? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Pitt volleyball: BLAIRE BAYLESS talks spring work, new additions and growth of returning players

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Post-Gazette Pitt insider Abby Schnable is joined by senior outside hitter Blaire Bayless to talk about the team's spring preparations, new additions and returning players, then Abby answers reader questions. This show is presented by FanDuel.

How have spring practices been going? How are new additions like Jordyn Dailey, Ayanna Watson, Izzy Starck and Jessica Smallwood meshing with the team? How are returners like Olivia Babcock forming an identity around the team? How is Bayless progressing in terms of her play on the court and her leadership off of it? Abby and Blaire tackle those topics and more, plus Abby answers reader questions about what it's going to take for Pitt volleyball to get over the hump and finally capture that elusive national championship.

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The Morning Pitt: 4/15/2026 - Another transfer brings Pitt's roster into focus

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Pitt added another transfer on Tuesday, and now the Panthers' 2026-27 roster is really coming into focus. How does A'lahn Sumler fit with the other pieces Pitt had brought in? What does the Panthers' roster look like now? And is this group starting to get your attention? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.