Pitt Basketball Announces Home Game Promotions

PITTSBURGH – The promotional dates and themes for the 2022-23 Pitt Men's Basketball schedule have been announced for the Panthers' home slate at the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt has rebuilt its roster heading into Capel's fifth season by retaining core players from a year ago in Honorable Mention All-ACC big man John Hugley IV, veteran guards Jamarius Burton and Nike Sibande, along with talented young wings William Jeffress and Nate Santos.

The Panthers used the transfer portal as well as the late spring signing period to bring in several newcomers ready to compete for early playing time. Grad transfer guards Nelly Cummings and Greg Elliott as well as transfer Blake Hinson bring experience, basketball IQ, scoring pop, and three-point shooting to the rotation, while JUCO center Federiko Federiko adds size, rebounding and interior defense to the team.

Pitt will host Clarion (Oct. 22) and Edinboro (Nov. 2) in exhibition play before opening the season Monday, Nov. 7 at the Petersen Events Center against Tennessee Martin. The Panthers also host West Virginia (Nov. 11) in the 189^th meeting of the Backyard Brawl before traveling to Brooklyn to face Preseason Top 25 foe Michigan in the opening round of the Legends Classic (Nov. 16).

NOTES

The 2022-23 version of the Panthers has already combined to play 631 career games, 159 more games played than last season's roster and 300 more games than the roster from Capel's first season at Pitt.
Cummings, Burton, Sibande and Elliott have each played over 100 career games.
Cummings, Burton and Sibande have each started at least 75 career games.
Pitt enters the season with five players with 70 or more career three-point field goals.
Sibande (203), Cummings (149), Elliott (94), Hinson (91), and Burton (70) have combined for 607 career threes.
Last season, Pitt's roster entered the season with just 203 career three-point field goals (excludes Sibande who missed the season with a knee injury).
Hugley IV is one of two returning players in the ACC (along with Armando Bacot, North Carolina) to average 14.5 or more points and 7.5 or more rebounds per game a year ago.
Sibande (1,570 points) returns from injury to combine with Cummings (1,112) and Burton (1,003) to give Pitt three 1,000-point scorers in the backcourt.
Hinson returns to action after missing the past two seasons. He averaged 9.1 points and made 91 three-point field goals while starting 58 of 60 career games at Ole Miss.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Season tickets start as low as $280 and are available to purchase HERE.
Mini plans start as low as $95 and can be secured HERE.
Single-game tickets will be available beginning Oct. 18.
Fans interested in group ticket orders for all games and theme nights are encouraged to submit their information HERE. A member of the Pitt Athletics staff will be in touch with you shortly.

Game-by-Game Promotions
Saturday, October 22 @ 2:00 PM – Clarion (Exhibition)

Oakland Zoo Shirt Distribution – This is the first game where student season ticket holders can pick up their Oakland Zoo Shirts!

Wednesday, November 2 @ 7:00 PM – Edinboro (Exhibition)

Oakland Zoo Scrimmage – Free Pizza for Oakland Zoo members postgame!

Monday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM – Tennessee Martin

Oakland Zoo Hats – Free Gold Oakland Zoo Hats for the first 1,000 students in the Pete!
Poster Giveaway – 2022-23 MBB Schedule Poster and Schedule Card giveaway at the marketing table in Concourse A

Friday, November 11 @ 7:00 PM – West Virginia

Backyard Brawl – The Pitt vs. WVU rivalry is back in the Petersen Events Center! After a thrilling Football matchup in September, the two Backyard Brawl rivals will face off on the hardwood in a key non-conference contest.
Military Appreciation Day
- Free Pitt Camo Rally Towels available for fans and students
- Veterans are invited to attend the game for FREE if they claim their tickets in advance through VetTix.org. Contact the Panthers Ticket Office for more information: (800) 643-7488.

Sunday, November 20 @ 2:00 PM – Alabama State

Boy Scout Day – All local Boy Scout Troops in Western Pennsylvania are invited to attend the game with discounted tickets

Tuesday, November 22 @ 8:30 PM – FDU

International Student Thanksgiving – All international students who don't have the opportunity to go home for Thanksgiving Break are invited to attend the game in the club suites

Friday, November 25 @ 7:00 PM – William & Mary

Price is Right Night – It's Black Friday and to celebrate, Pitt will be hosting different Price Is Right games during media timeouts. Plinko, Dice, Any Number, and more classic Price is Right games will be available for fans to participate in!

Saturday, December 10 @ 3:30 PM – Sacred Heart

Oakland Zoo Send Off – This is last home game before the Oakland Zoo leaves campus for winter break, so Pitt will be hosting one last bash for the Zoo to thank them for their support!

Saturday, December 17 @ 1:00 PM - North Florida

Holiday Hoops – It's the last Men's Basketball game before the Holiday Season in Pittsburgh, and we're giving away Pitt Mugs to early fans to help them keep warm during the winter
Education Day – All local educators are invited to come to the game together as Pitt recognizes the great work they do for the Pittsburgh Community. Educators coming in groups can receive ticket discounts. Contact the Panthers Ticket Office for more information: (800) 643-7488.

Friday, December 30 or 31 TBA – North Carolina

College ID Night – Students with an ID from any University are invited to come to Pitt and watch a game from the Zoo with discounted tickets! So, even if you don't go to Pitt, but you are home for the Holidays, you can join us at the Petersen Event Center for some of our biggest games of the year!

Tuesday, January 3 @ 9:00 PM – Virginia

College ID Night – Students with an ID from any University are invited to come to Pitt and watch a game from the Zoo with discounted tickets! So, even if you don't go to Pitt, but you are home for the Holidays, you can join us at the Petersen Event Center for some of our biggest games of the year!

Saturday, January 7 @ 4:00 PM – Clemson

Healthcare Day – The Pitt Ticket Sales team is inviting all Pittsburgh Healthcare workers to the game to highlight their efforts in our community. Contact the Panthers Ticket Office for more information: (800) 643-7488.
Faculty and Staff Day – All Pitt Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the game at a discounted rate when they show their Pitt ID at the ticket window!

Saturday, January 21 3:00 PM - Florida State

Roc the Royal – We already Roc the Royal every Friday on campus, but Pitt will also show off its royal uniforms in our matchup versus Florida State. The Team will be in royal. The Zoo will be in royal. Make sure YOU are in royal when you come to the game! Official Roc the Royal merch is available right now at https://shoppittpanthers.com/catalog/roc-the-royal.

Wednesday, January 25 @ 7:00 PM - Wake Forest

Send It In Jerome! – It's the 35^th Anniversary of Jerome Lane's famous backboard shattering dunk! Come out to our game against Wake Forest where early fans can receive an exclusive Jerome Lane themed giveaway item!

Saturday, January 28 @ 4:00 PM - Miami

Gold Rush – The Oakland Zoo will be receiving FREE Gold Rush Zoo Flags!
Panther Club Appreciation – We celebrate our Panther Club members by offering free giveaway and food vouchers at the Panther Club kiosks on the Concourse and in the Lobby. To Join the Panther Club, visit HailToPitt.com.

Tuesday, February 7 @ 7:00 PM - Louisville

City Night – We celebrate the city of Pittsburgh with music from Pittsburgh artists and videos highlighting the connection between the Steel City and Pitt Basketball.

Tuesday, February 21 @ 7:00 PM – Georgia Tech

Oakland Zoo Black Out Game – One game a year, the Oakland Zoo receives FREE Black Out Zoo shirts.
Mardi Gras – It's Fat Tuesday for Mardi Gras and Pitt Basketball bringing the Bourbon Street party up north!
Pitt Day of Giving

Saturday, February 25 @ 5:00 PM – Syracuse

Senior Night – In our final home game in the Pete for the season, we will honor our departing class of Pitt Basketball players.
Varsity Letter Club Night