George Michalowski

Pittsburgh

Co-Founder, Director of Recruiting at The Portal Report

Helping college hoops and football coaches recruit the portal @ThePortalReport | Covering Pittsburgh hoops @pghsportsnow | Contact: [email protected]

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WATCH: Pitt’s Nojus Indrusaitis Introductory Press Conference

1 week ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Nojus Indrusaitis. Pitt’s newest guard/wing on the basketball team joined members of the local media on Wednesday on a zoom call, answering questions about his skill set, his career, and his time in Pittsburgh so far. Watch the full press conference below. Get to Know Nojus Indrusaitis with Pitt BasketballPitt earned a commitment from Indrusaitis after he visited. He committed to the program back in April 2025.
Pittsburgh Native Shines in NBA Finals

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Pittsburgh’s own T.J. McConnell turned in an elite performance in Wednesday night’s NBA Finals Game Three win for the Indiana Pacers. McConnell played just 15 minutes in the comeback win for the Pacers, but made his presence known from the moment he stepped on the court. He went 3 for 8 from the field, and made all four of his free throws. McConnell finished with 10 points, five assists, five steals, and one offensive rebound.
Date Announced for Pitt's Game Vs. SEC Team

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Pitt will take on Texas A&M in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge on the basketball court. The Panthers will host the Aggies, as first reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. Days after Rothstein’s report of the matchup, the official release came out, including the date of the games. Pitt Finds Out ACC/SEC Challenge OpponentPitt Vs. Texas A&M will take place at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center on Dec. 2.
Jeff Capel to Serve on USA Basketball Committee

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Jeff Capel will return to USA Basketball, where he has coached several times in his career. Along with his role as head coach at Pitt, Capel will serve on the USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee, according to a press release from the University. The USA Basketball Men’s U19 Junior Team Training Camp will take place on June 14 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Once the roster is determined, 12 players will travel to compete in the U19 Men’s World Cup tournament in Switzerland.
Has Pitt Found Its Shooter in the Portal?

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

The Pitt basketball staff has brought in eight new players ahead of the 2024-25 season, with two transfers coming over from Iowa State. One of those former Cyclones, Nojus Indrusaitis, played sparingly as a freshman in the Big 12. However, the Panthers are hopeful that the former highly-touted prospect can tap into his shooting potential this upcoming season. Indrusaitis is now on campus at Pitt, preparing for his sophomore campaign wearing the gold and blue.
Former Pitt G Dior Johnson Commits to New School Out of Portal

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Former Pitt basketball point guard Dior Johnson is onto his fourth college. Johnson committed to Tarleton State on Tuesday after spending months in the transfer portal. Tarleton State joined the Division One ranks in 2020-21, and has been coached by Billy Gillespie since. Last year, Gillespie’s team went 12-20 and 7-9 in the WAC. Missed this the other day, but this is awesome for Tarleton State. Dior Johnson was so good at the JUCO level two years ago.
NCAA Approves Several Rule Changes to College Basketball

2 weeks ago | wvsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

College basketball is going to look a bit different next season. On Tuesday, the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved several rule changes, including the implementation of a coach’s challenge. “Changes include a coach’s challenge at any point in a game to review out-of-bounds calls, basket interference/goaltending and whether a secondary defender was in the restricted-area arc,” the NCAA said in a press release.
Aliquippa Star Schedules D1 Official Visit

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Aliquippa’s star guard on the basketball court has scheduled an official visit. According to his Twitter page, Aliquippa’s 6-foot-1 point guard Josh Pratt has scheduled an official visit to Drexel for June 24-25 in just a couple of weeks. This visit announcement comes just weeks after Pratt received an offer from Drexel back in late May. He has since been playing for WV Gold in the PUMA Pro16/NXTPRO League. Congratulations to Josh Pratt on his live period offer from Drexel University.
Major Rule Changes Coming to College Basketball Including Challenges

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

College basketball is going to look a bit different next season. On Tuesday, the NCAA’s Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved several rule changes, including the implementation of a coach’s challenge. “Changes include a coach’s challenge at any point in a game to review out-of-bounds calls, basket interference/goaltending and whether a secondary defender was in the restricted-area arc,” the NCAA said in a press release.
New Pitt Point Guard Excited for Season: ‘It’s Going to Look Different’

2 weeks ago | pittsburghsportsnow.com | George Michalowski

Pitt added a new point guard earlier this offseason after losing Jaland Lowe to the transfer portal. With Lowe off to Kentucky, a new player will be taking the lead in Pitt’s offense. That is Damarco Minor, a transfer guard out of Oregon State. On Monday, Pitt basketball’s social media channels posted a video of Minor with a message to Pitt fans. quick check in w/ Polo✅ pic.twitter.com/ZcLEAFpIXx— Pitt Basketball (@Pitt_MBB) June 9, 2025“What’s up man, it’s Damarco Minor, a.k.a. Polo,” he said.