JULY 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pitt basketball notebook: Jamarius Burton lands professional opportunity in Belgium Not long after his teammate Nelly Cummings inked a deal to play in Cyprus, former Pitt guard Jamarius Burton announced a professional deal o...
Xavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017
Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam Kunkel added 15 on five first-half 3-pointers, and No. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 to reach its first Sweet 16 since 2017MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 11 points against Iowa State Burton totaled 11 points (1-7 FG, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 59-41 victory over Iowa State.
Impact Burton struggled massively from the floor, but his efficiency from the charity stripe salvaged his fantasy output. Regardless of his shooting woes here, Burton has been one of Pittsburgh's most reliable offensive weapons this season and should play an important role when the team takes on Xavier on Sunday.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pitt holds Iowa State to 23% shooting in 59-41 1st-round win
Nelly Cummings scored 13 points and No. 11 seed Pittsburgh held sixth-seeded Iowa State to 23% shooting in a 59-41 victory in the first round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jamarius Burton's late hoop lifts Pitt over Mississippi St. in First 4 DAYTON, Ohio -- Jamarius Burton’s floater in the lane with 10 seconds remaining lifted Pitt to a dramatic 60-59 win over Mississippi State i...
MARCH 15, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Clutch shot from Burton sends Pitt to first round of NCAA tournament DAYTON, Ohio —Jamarius Burton didn’t play long, but when it mattered most, the team’s leader stepped up big. With his team down by a point w...
MARCH 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Pitt edges Mississippi St in back-and-forth First Four game
Jamarius Burton made a go-ahead jumper with 10 seconds left and Pitt edged Mississippi State 60-59 in a back-and-forth First Four game that featured 21 lead changes — most in the N...MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines against GA Tech Burton totaled 21 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 89-81 victory over Georgia Tech.
Impact Burton grabbed headlines for an impressive play in the second half, but he was more than highlights in this game, as he was efficient as a scorer, active on the glass and decisive as a playmaker. Burton has been outstanding for Pittsburgh in recent weeks and is averaging 15.4 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game over his last eight appearances.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jamarius Burton powers Pitt past Ga. Tech, 89-81 Jamarius Burton scored 21 points, including a key three-point play late in the game, as Pittsburgh fended off Georgia Tech 89-81 on Wednesda...
MARCH 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Pitt eliminates Georgia Tech in second round of ACC tourney
Jamarius Burton scored 21 points, Federiko Federiko added 19 and Pittsburgh ousted Georgia Tech 89-81 in the second round of the ACC TournamentMARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 13 points in loss Burton closed Saturday's 78-76 loss to Miami (FL) with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes.
Impact Burton had a solid outing Saturday and continues to be a consistent scoring weapon for Pittsburgh, as he has scored in double digits in his last seven contests. He enters the ACC Tournament with averages of 15.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, with both figures being career-best marks for the senior.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notre Dame wins coach Mike Brey's home finale, upsets Pitt
Marcus Hammond and Cormac Ryan each scored 20 points as Notre Dame won longtime coach Mike Brey’s final home game with an 88-81 win over No. 25 PittsburghMARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitt hits 20-win mark sinking Georgia Tech 76-68
Nelly Cummings scored 22 points and Blake Hinson scored 19 points and Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech 76-68 to reach the 20-win mark for the first time since 2015-16FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Consistent producer for Pitt Burton logged 15 points (7-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 79-72 loss to Virginia Tech.
Impact Burton has cooled off a bit from his hot start to ACC play, but he remains the team's leading scorer at 15.7 ppg while checking in at second in assists at 4.4 apg. He's reached double figures in five of his last six games and has the Panthers in a favorable position for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Burton and the Pittsburgh Panthers host conference foe Georgia Tech
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh hosts Post and Boston College
Boston College faces the Pittsburgh Panthers after Quinten Post scored 20 points in the Eagles' 92-62 loss to the NC State Wolf PackFEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh finishes strong, beats Florida State 83-75
Jamarius Burton and Blake Hinson scored 19 points each, Nike Sibande added 10 points in a key stretch of the second half, and Pittsburgh defeated Florida State 83-75FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitt continues spell-binding ways, downs North Carolina
Jamarius Burton made the game-winning foul shots with three seconds left, Nike Sibande recorded a late block and Pittsburgh continued its recent bedevilment of North Carolina, beat...FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nance and North Carolina host Pittsburgh
North Carolina hosts the Pittsburgh Panthers after Pete Nance scored 21 points in North Carolina's 72-68 win against the Syracuse OrangeJANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hinson's tip caps rally, Pitt surges past No. 20 Miami 71-68
Blake Hinson tipped in a Jamarius Burton miss with 31 seconds remaining and Pittsburgh rallied past No. 20 Miami 71-68JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Good, bad and ugly: Pitt's ball movement returns, proves resilience of team yet again Pitt men's basketball 81-79 win against Wake Forest on Wednesday night at Petersen Events Center was one of the best victories of the season...
JANUARY 26, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Burton leads Pittsburgh against Wake Forest after 20-point performance
Pittsburgh faces the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after Jamarius Burton scored 20 points in Pittsburgh's 71-64 loss to the Florida State SeminolesJANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Green Jr.'s 24 points carry Florida St. past Pitt 71-64
Darin Green Jr. scored 24 points and Florida State won consecutive contests for the second time this season beating Pitt 71-64JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines as playmaking threat Burton registered 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, 11 assists, one block and three steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 75-54 victory over Louisville.
Impact Burton looked good as a scorer but thrived in a playmaker role, and the senior forward recorded a season-high mark in assists while also tying his season-best output in the steals category. Burton has also scored in double digits in six games in a row, and he's averaging 19.8 points per contest in that span.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pitt deals Louisville 8th consecutive loss 75-54
Greg Elliott scored 23 points and Pittsburgh handed Louisville its eighth straight loss, 75-54JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
