DECEMBER 12, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Champagnie has 2nd straight 20-20 game in Pitt win Justin Champagnie scored 24 points and set career highs with 21 rebounds and five assists to help Pittsburgh win its fourth straight with a...
Champagnie has 2nd straight 20-20 game in Pitt win
Justin Champagnie had 24 points, 21 rebounds and five assists to help Pittsburgh win its fourth straight with a 67-50 win over Gardner-WebbDECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes for 24 points Friday Champagnie recorded 24 points (10-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three blocks and a steal across 34 minutes in Friday's 77-68 loss against Seton Hall.
Impact Champagnie has been a dominant player for St. John's this season, scoring at least 20 points in three of his five games to date while racking up two double-doubles in that span. He has started the team's last four games and is averaging 20.8 points while shooting 47.8 percent from the field in that span.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hauls in 20 boards Champagnie had 20 points (9-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-5 FT) and a career-high 20 rebounds across 40 minutes in Wednesday's 71-70 victory over Northwestern.
Impact Champagnie never left the court and essentially carried the Panthers for much of the game, though they did get 21 points from Xavier Johnson and another 18 from Audiese Toney. The sophomore surpassed his previous career high of 17 rebounds, set last February in ACC play against Syracuse. Champagnie and the Panthers have one more non-conference game scheduled for Dec. 12 against Gardner-Webb before a run of ACC opponents.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Johnson, Champagnie rally Pitt past Northwestern 71-70
Xavier Johnson scored 21 points and fed Justin Champagnie for the game-winning basket with 5.6-seconds to play and Pittsburgh rallied to defeat Northwestern 71-70 in the ACC/Big Te...DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No Dec. 14 game versus Butler Champagnie and his Red Storm teammates have had the Dec. 14 game versus Butler postponed due to COVID-19 problems, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact It appears the issues lie with the Bulldogs, but the Red Storm will instead take on Georgetown on Sunday with UConn having issues. It remains to be seen exactly when the scheduled clash between the two schools will be made up.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Posts strong double-double Champagnie recorded 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 89-59 win over Northern Illinois.
Impact Champagnie was one of four starters that scored at least 15 points in what was a dominant performance from the Panthers, but he stood out above the rest -- he also led Pittsburgh in rebounds, steals, and field goal attempts. It's only been three games, but Champagnie already looks like Pittsburgh' biggest offensive threat and should remain on that role Wednesday at Northwestern.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Champagnie’s 22 points, 10 boards help Pitt beat N. Illinois Justin Champagnie had 22 points and 10 rebounds at Pittsburgh hit a season-high 14 3-pointers in the Panthers’ 89-59 win over Northern Illin...
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Champagnie’s 22 points, 10 boards help Pitt beat N. Illinois PITTSBURGH - Justin Champagnie had 22 points and 10 rebounds at Pittsburgh hit a season-high 14 3-pointers in the Panthers' 89-59 win over N...
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Champagnie's 22 points, 10 boards help Pitt beat N. Illinois PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie had 22 points and 10 rebounds at Pittsburgh hit a season-high 14 3-pointers in the Panthers' 89-59 win o...
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Champagnie's 22 points, 10 boards help Pitt beat N. Illinois
Justin Champagnie had 22 points and 10 rebounds at Pittsburgh hit a season-high 14 3-pointers in the Panthers’ 89-59 win over Northern IllinoisDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Consecutive 25-point games Champagnie started and put up a team-high 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with five rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's 74-68 loss to BYU.
Impact Champagnie missed the first two games of the season due to an ankle injury, but has dominated the usage for the 3-1 Red Storm since his return. Now in the starting five and not looking back, look for this type of high shot volume to continue as St. John's marches toward Big East play.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Moves into starting five Champagnie will join will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus BYU.
Impact Champagnie posted a dominating double-double in his season debut Monday versus Boston College, racking up 29 points and 10 boards. He will replace Josh Roberts in Wednesday's lineup and figures to hold down a starting spot the rest of the way if healthy.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Making debut off bench Champagnie (ankle) will make his season debut off the bench in Monday's game against Boston College, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact Champagnie did not play in any of the team's two games last week. Now he appears all good to go for Monday's contest after returning to practice Sunday. It appears at least early on Champagnie will be eased into action, but he is expected to play a major role for the Red Storm as the season goes on.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Johnson scores 27, Pitt holds off Drexel rally, 83-74
Xavier Johnson scored seven of his 27 points in the waning minutes as Pittsburgh held off Drexel for an 83-74 victory, avoiding a second-straight upset to a non-Power Five schoolNOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Practices Saturday Champagnie (ankle) was able to practice Saturday which is a good sign for his potential availability in Monday's game against Boston College, Zach Braziller of the New York Post re...
Impact Champagnie has missed the team's first two games of the season with an ankle injury but appears to be progressing well in practice and has a real chance to return Monday against Boston College.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out Thursday Champagnie (ankle) didn't appear in Thursday's win over La Salle.
Impact Champagnie was classified as doubtful heading into Thursday's contest, and he was indeed held out of his second consecutive game. He'll have a few days to recover before the team takes on Boston College on Monday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lacks efficiency in loss Champagnie recorded 12 points (5-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and a block across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 80-70 loss against St. Francis.
Impact Champagnie averaged 12.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season as a freshman for Pittsburgh, and his debut Wednesday suggests he might be in line for similar production -- meaning his upside from last season might remain unchanged. He is expected to remain in the starting five for Saturday's contest against Drexel.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Thursday Coach Mike Anderson said Champagnie is "doubtful" to play in Thursday's game against La Salle, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact While it appears Champagnie will sit out a second straight game to start the season, Anderson was optimistic that the sophomore would be available for Monday's matchup against Boston College.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in opener Champagnie (ankle) will not take the court Wednesday against St. Peters, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact Champagnie was originally considered a game-time call, but it appears he'll come just short of playing. He'll likely be considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against La Salle as well.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time call for opener Champagnie (ankle) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against St. Peter's, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Champagnie is set to be a major part of the Red Storm in 2020-21 following the departures of LJ Figueroa and Mustapha Heron, as even with those two around, he was the leading rebounding and fourth-leading scorer last season. St. John's will presumably be big favorites with or without Champagnie in the lineup, but as the team looks ahead to power conference foes Boston College and Texas Tech next week, the return of the presumed starting power forward becomes all the more important. Meanwhile, more information will hopefully be released prior to Wednesday's 7:00 p.m. EST tip.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Analyzing Pitt basketball position-by-position ahead of the 2020-21 season By 9 o’clock Wednesday night, at least some of the mystery surrounding the 2020-21 Pitt men’s basketball team will have eroded. The Panthers...
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Dealing with minor ankle issue Champagnie turned his ankle Monday, but the issue is believed to be very minor, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.
Impact Champagnie is expected to be in the starting five for St. John's this season, but he could be slightly limited in the coming days following his injury. It's not yet known whether he'll be available for Wednesday's season opener against Saint Peter's, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him take the court.
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pitt’s quest to take the next step starts with making more shots After a so-so second season, Panthers coach Jeff Capel is working toward a breakthrough in the form of an NCAA Tournament berth.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Champagnie scores 31, Pitt surges past Wake Forest 81-72 Justin Champagnie felt snubbed after being left off the ACC's All-Freshman team. ''I felt disrespected,'' Champagnie said. Trey McGowens sco...
MARCH 12, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
