Pitt defensive coordinator Phil Bennett spent much of his coaching career in the Big 8/Big 12, and for the majority of his time there, the dominant team was the Nebraska Cornhuskers. ... (Today)

Pitt's defense made a few mistakes in the Panthers' 27-17 loss Saturday to Bowling Green, but overall played well enough to give the team a chance to win the game. (Yesterday)

The Big East is expected to be the best basketball conference in the country this season, and Pitt is one of several teams that will be ranked in the preseason polls. ... (Yesterday)

Pitt released the men's basketball schedule for the upcoming season today, and the Panthers will face a gantlet of opponents from other major conferences before Big East play begins. (Yesterday)

Pitt released the men's basketball schedule for the upcoming season today, and the Panthers will face three opponents from other major conferences before Big East play begins. (09/04/2008)