PG North/South/East/West: Local AAU team earns accolades Aug 6, 2009
"It showed people that Pittsburgh basketball is really good.". It's that ambition that has Freedman and his staff working hard to achieve. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wanamaker headlines all-summer league team Jul 24, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer hoops league is over after seven sets regular season games and a three-round playoff. Today PantherLair. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Matchup set for summer league title Jul 23, 2009
"PBC - which only lost one regular season game in the summer league - faces The Lair for the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Pro Am Championship. McGhee, whose team also claimed a championship last summer, says a lot is at stake."I'm the defending champ," McGhee said. "It's kind of bragging rights in the locker room to say you have a summer league championship. We're going to come out and play like it's a real big game. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Greentree review: Regular season stats Jul 21, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer hoops league regular season came to a close last Wednesday night. Before the playoffs get started tonight, PantherLair. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
PG West: Much-traveled Bishop Canevin grad DiMaria will take his game to Wyoming Jul 16, 2009
John Heller/Post-Gazette Bishop Canevin graduate Antonio DiMaria sets to take a shot in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Pro-Am Summer Basketball League ... In lieu of his traveling to his newest destination, DiMaria is back home playing for the PBC team in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Pro-Am Summer League at the Greentree Sports Complex. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Guard Dixon possibly breaks right foot Jul 10, 2009
Until this week, he had played in every game of the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am for the previous two weeks. The local summer league features Pitt, Duquesne and Robert Morris players. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Summer league gets back in action Jul 10, 2009
After a night off on Monday as part of the Fourth of July weekend, the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Summer Pro Am League was back in action Wednesday night. With two more regular season games to go, things are starting to shape up for the playoffs. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
PG South/West: Chartiers Valley wins title in PBC's large-school class Jul 9, 2009
It was a typical summer league basketball game except for two things: Tim McConnell's intensity and the fact it was the championship contest of the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's Class AAAA/AAA division ... Chartiers Valley finished 11-0 in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's summer session. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North/West: Quaker Valley boys' coach warms to offseason play Jul 9, 2009
Which is why he was pleased with what his Quaker Valley team accomplished in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club's summer session this year and last. The Quakers held on for a 51-48 victory against Rochester in the club's Class AA/A division championship game a week ago at the Ambridge High School Field House. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Former Pitt star takes another shot at success Jul 4, 2009
Five years removed from graduation after starring for the University of Pittsburgh basketball team, Julius Page is preparing to jump into the fitness center business. Page, who helped Pitt win 107 games in his four years and earned a bachelor s degree in history, is recruiting investors and seeking sites for Just Play 24/7 Fitness, a fun-focused health club that takes inspiration from the games he s most enjoyed. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Miller puts up a double-double in Greentree Jul 3, 2009
Week two of the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer hoops league came to a close Wednesday night with another trio of games that saw one team stay unbeaten, one team remain winless, and Pitt redshirt freshman Dwight Miller put up another double-double. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Patterson has another big game Monday night Jul 1, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer hoops league continued on Monday night at the Sportsplex in Greentree, and Pitt freshman Lamar Patterson put in another strong performance, scoring 16 points in a win. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Greentree review: By the numbers Jun 28, 2009
Week One is down in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer hoops league, with six total games played between Monday and Wednesday at the Sportsplex in Greentree. Several performances stuck out above the rest, and here is a breakdown of the first week's numbers. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pitt Basketball: Freshmen figure to play a lot for Pitt next season Jun 28, 2009
Bill Wade/Post-Gazette Heralded Pitt recruit Dante Taylor, left, goes up for a shot this week in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am ... Those new recruits arrived in town last week and began preparations for their first season of college basketball at the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am at the Greentree Sportsplex in Green Tree. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
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The Pittsburgh Basketball Club's 2009 summer league schedule continued Wednesday night at the Greentree Sportsplex. PantherLair. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Dixon shines in second night of summer hoops Jun 26, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro Am summer hoops league held its second set of games on Wednesday night, and Jermaine Dixon and Lamar Patterson had the top performances of the night, while Brad Wanamaker and Gary McGhee drew some applause and laughter from their own teammates. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Greentree review - The Pitt breakdown Jun 25, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club's 2009 summer league schedule got underway on Monday night at the Greentree Sportsplex. PantherLair. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Summer hoops league kicks off Monday night Jun 24, 2009
The Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer Pro-Am league opened 2009 play Monday night with a trio of games at the Sportsplex in Greentree. 12 Pitt players - including four true freshman - took part in Monday night's games, and PantherLair. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)
Connie Hawkins league opens on somber note Jun 23, 2009
Now, though, it has competition from the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am league, which was founded in 2006. Neal was not sure who would be playing in the Hawkins summer league due to other commitments, but former Pitt stars Ramon and John DeGroat played last year and Chevon Troutman has played as well. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Donors, sponsors rescue league Jun 18, 2009
Shrinking sponsorships because of the recession jeopardized the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Pro-Am League this summer, but, after fans got wind the league might fold, thousands of dollars poured in from sponsors and donors to make sure that it would continue for a fourth consecutive year ... " Fans can check the Pittsburgh Basketball Club Web site () for a complete schedule and rosters. Giammarco was hoping to have such information posted by tomorrow. There is one major change this year. West... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Dixon Named National Team Coach May 13, 2009
--University of Pittsburgh Basketball Coach Jamie Dixon has been selected to serve as head coach of the 2009 USA Basketball Men's Under-19 National Team, the USA Basketball organization officially announced Tuesday. basketball fans new several weeks ago that Dixon, who originally was tabbed to be an assistant, would replace Bob McKillop as the head coach after he was forced to decline the offer. (PittInsiders.com)
Injury doesn't take away golfer's dream May 10, 2009
He went to the 18th tee at South Hills, accompanied by his physical therapist, former University of Pittsburgh basketball player Joey David, and hit 10 balls from his seat in the golf cart. Only one made it to the bottom of the hill, a distance of approximately 120 yards. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh 'legends' help reopen Hill rec center (Yesterday) Apr 30, 2009
Some of the greatest names in Pittsburgh basketball history began their careers in some capacity at the Ammon Recreation Center on Bedford Avenue in the Hill District, and yesterday many of them gathered for two reasons -- to be honored as "Ammon legends" as well as to celebrate the reopening of the historic building ... I don't think I am old enough to be a legend," joked Blair, who was one of three of the honorees who spoke to the crowd. Pitt coach Jamie Dixon, who was the guest speaker, said... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pitt's Dixon Named Naismith Men's Coach Of The Year Apr 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Pittsburgh basketball coach Jamie Dixon has been named the 2009 Naismith men's coach of the year, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Tuesday. Dixon guided Pittsburgh to a 31-5 record this past season, with a 15-3 mark in the Big East. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Elevator etiquette: avoiding the awkward Apr 2, 2009
They were chatting it up about the Villanova and Pittsburgh basketball game from the night before. They were going to the third floor to have some of that satisfying cafeteria food and did not want to walk up the stairs. (East Tennessean, TN)
East final puts Big East power on display Mar 28, 2009
I could see that being a Pittsburgh basketball player. Blue collar, like the Steelers, thats how he plays, to me. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PG South/East: For Serra, season had its moments (Today) Mar 19, 2009
It was in a Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league game against Gateway before his junior year when Rozanski realized that Heatherington could have a special career. Other seniors whom Serra will have to replace next year are Dave Menzies, who emerged as a post player this season after Serra lost 6-foot-8 all-section center Pat Grubbs a year ago, forward Alex Matta, also a two-year starter, Jurofcic and sixth man A.J. Merzlak. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
EAST REGION: Only Second Round Could Derail Pitt's Destiny Mar 19, 2009
Its been a long, slow climb for Pittsburgh basketball to its No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Starting with Paul Evans, continuing through Ben Howland and now with Jaime Dixon, the Panthers finally enjoy a team with as good a 1-2 punch as those old Jerome Lane-Charles Smith teams in the late 1980s. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Duquesne Basketball: Traumatic event eventually helped Jackson mature (Today) Mar 1, 2009
" Jackson, the lone senior and only Danny Nee recruit remaining on the roster, had to endure a 3-24 record as a freshman and then the shooting incident six months after the end of that dreadful season. Jackson thought about transferring at various times, but chose to stay. "I couldn't be a coward and leave Duquesne or leave my teammates after the bad season or the shooting," he said. Jackson, who hit it off with Everhart from the start, is the hardest worker on the team. A four-year starter, he... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
