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PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers guard Ishmael Leggett has entered the transfer portal, even with no eligibility remaining. He has played 150 career games over five full seasons, but will still look for another year, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

Pitt tries to move up ACC ranks in finale vs. Boston College

Pitt will finish the regular season with an eye on Atlantic Coast Conference postseason seeding Saturday in a home battle against Boston College, a team that won't move on to postseason play.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 3

Takeaways: Pitt Loses, But It's a Good Loss

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers struggled late in the game against Louisville once again and lost their 11th game of 2025, but they showed much better fight than in previous defeats.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 20

Watch: Pitt Guards Look For Consistency

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have gotten back to winning ways as of late, and want things to stay that way heading into the latter part of the season.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 20

Watch: Pitt Guards Ishmael Leggett, Jaland Lowe Talk Leadership, Notre Dame Matchup

PITTSBURGH — As Pitt basketball continues the stretch run of the season, the Panthers will go into South Bend, Ind. on a two-game win streak to take on Notre Dame.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 18

Second-half surge sends Pitt past Syracuse

Powered by 19 points apiece from Zack Austin and Ishmael Leggett, Pitt rallied to take down visiting Syracuse 79-70 Tuesday night. The Panthers (16-10, 7-8 Atlantic Coast Conference) kept their flickering NCAA Tournament at-large hopes alive with their second win in a row.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 15

Pitt Takeaways: Panthers Freshman Guards Display Potential in Win Over Miami

The Pitt Panthers (15-10, 6-8 ACC) hosted a struggling Miami (6-19, 2-12 ACC) team for a Saturday afternoon showdown at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers entered the game with their own struggles as they have lost eight of their last 10 games prior to Saturday and to make matters worse, they were without two key starters.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 15

Pitt overcomes slow start to beat Miami, snap losing streak

Ishmael Leggett had 21 points, including 15 in the first half, Cameron Corhen added 17 and Pitt snapped a four-game losing streak with a 74-65 Atlantic Coast Conference win over Miami on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / February 15

Ishmael Leggett Carries Short-Handed Pitt to Win Over Miami

The Pitt Panthers (15-10, 6-8 ACC) managed to snap their four-game losing skid on Saturday when they played host to a struggling Miami (6-19 , 2-12 ACC) squad at the Petersen Events Center.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 27

How Are Pitt’s Lowe, Leggett Adjusting to Defensive Attention?

Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett are the unquestioned leaders of the 2024-25 Pitt basketball team. The two starting guards for the Panthers have led Pitt to a 13-6 start to the season, and are both averaging career-high scoring numbers.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

Pitt's mission at Syracuse: Reverse losing streak

While Pitt's record is trending in the wrong direction, the team's morale is holding steady -- at least for now. Riding a four-game losing streak, Pitt is desperate for a win Saturday as it visits Syracuse in Atlantic Coast Conference action.

College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / January 11

Watch: Pitt's Zack Austin's Huge Block Sets Up A Big 3

College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / January 4

Watch: Pitt Starts 2nd Half On A 11-2 Run

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 4

Ishmael Leggett Propels Pitt to Third ACC Win Over Stanford

PITTSBURGH — After missing one game with an ankle injury, Pitt guard Ishmael Leggett returned to the starting lineup as the Panthers took on the Stanford Cardinal in the third Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 4

Pitt Guard Returns From Injury vs. Stanford

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers got back one of their starting guards for their upcoming matchup vs. Stanford at the Petersen Events Center. The program

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 4

Ishmael Leggett Injury Update: Will he Play Against Stanford?

Pitt guard Ishmael Leggett is in the starting lineup for the Panthers’ game against Stanford, per StatBroadcast.com. Leggett is a 6-foot-3 senior guard, who is leading the team in scoring at 17.5 points per game.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / January 2

How Did Win Over Cal Affect Pitt’s NET Ranking?

On Wednesday, Pitt welcomed in the year of 2025 by beating California at home without Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn. The Panthers looked to Jaland Lowe, Beebah Cummings, and Cam Corhen for scoring production, as the three scored 27, 15, and 19 points, respectively.

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / January 2

Pittsburgh Panthers and Jaland Lowe Surge Past Cal Without Leading Scorer Ishmael Leggett

The Pittsburgh Panthers and Jaland Lowe, missing top scorer Ishmael Leggett, started off 2025 with a home win against the Cal Golden Bears, improving their

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 1

Pitt HC Gives Update on Ish Leggett Injury

PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers head coach Jeff Capel didn't have senior guard Ishmael Leggett in their ACC home opener win, 86-74 over Cal at the Petersen Events Center on New Year's Day.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 11

Freshman Brandin Cummings pours in whopping 30 points as Pitt blasts EKU

Freshman Brandin Cummings scored 30 points and Pitt enjoyed an offensively efficient second half to pull away for a 96-56 over Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 25

Pitt’s Ishmael Leggett Honored After Strong Play at The Greenbrier

Pitt basketball guard Ishmael Leggett earned all-tournament team honors at The Greenbrier Tip Off after two games in which he filled up the stat sheet.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 25

Pitt’s Ishmael Leggett Breaks Down Loss to Wisconsin

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. — Pitt fell to Wisconsin 81-75 on Sunday night at The Greenbrier, falling to 1-1 on the weekend and 6-1 on the season. The Panthers led by double digits in the first half of this one, and even led by seven points at the half.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22