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Sibande tallies 21 pts, 6 reb to lead Pitt

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Deivon Smith - Double-doubles SaturdaySmith chipped in 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-60 loss to Pittsburgh.

ImpactSmith was doubtful to face the Panthers due to an illness, and while he continues to come off the bench, his performances have been outstanding of late. He has recorded back-to-back double-doubles for the first time in the 2022-23 campaign, and he's averaging 6.9 points with 6.0 rebounds per game since moving to a bench role.

JANUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nike Sibande - Scores season-high 21 pointsSibande closed with 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds in 35 minutes during Saturday's 71-60 victory over Georgia Tech.

ImpactSibande had his best performance of the season by a wide margin Saturday, and he was one of the main reasons why the Panthers escaped with the win over the Hokies despite coming off the bench. Sibande has scored in double digits in three of his last four appearances.

JANUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Good, bad and ugly: A closer look at Pitt's road victory over Georgia TechAfter suffering a pair of tough losses to quality opponents, the Pitt men’s basketball team battled its way back into the win column Saturda...

JANUARY 15, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jordan Meka - DNP vs. PittsburghMeka (illness) did not play during the Yellow Jackets' 71-60 loss Saturday versus Pittsburgh.

ImpactMeka sat out the Yellow Jackets' six games from Dec. 21 to Jan. 14. Currently, their next matchup is when they host North Carolina State on Tuesday.

JANUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ja'von Franklin - Plays six minutesFranklin (illness) provided two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over six minutes during Saturday's 71-60 loss to Pittsburgh.

ImpactFranklin is expected to receive more minutes as the Yellow Jackets' ongoing season continues. Excluding their loss at North Carolina on Dec. 10, he has a 24.4-minute average across his 14 games played since November.

JANUARY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Sibande's 21 points spark Pitt past Georgia Tech, 71-60

Nike Sibande came off the bench to score a season-high 21 points and grab six rebounds to help Pittsburgh hold off Georgia Tech 71-60

JANUARY 14, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitt center John Hugley IV to sit rest of season, seek redshirt yearFor the rest of the year, Pitt basketball will be without the player who was thought to be the star of the team coming into this season. Jun...

JANUARY 14, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM