BRANDIN CUMMINGS NEWS

Pittsburgh takes on Villanova following Cummings' 34-point game

Pittsburgh visits the Villanova Wildcats after Brandin Cummings scored 34 points in the Panthers' 80-73 loss to the Hofstra Pride

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Explodes for 34 points Cummings chipped in 34 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Sunday's 80-73 loss to Hofstra.

Impact Cummings had one of the best performances for a player coming off the bench in college hoops this season. He started in his first five outings of the campaign, and he's likely to return to the first unit when the Panthers take on Villanova on Saturday, Dec. 13.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Davis' career-hight 36 points sends Hofstra careening past stunned Pitt 80-73

Cruz Davis scored a career-high 36 points on 14-of-25 shooting and made five 3-pointers and Hofstra controlled the most of the way in beating Pitt 80-73

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go vs. Aggies Cummings (ankle) is available for Pitt against Texas A&M on Tuesday, per Justin Guerriero of TribLIVE.com.

Impact Cummings missed the last two games for Pitt, but he'll return for a big showdown against Texas A&M. The starting guard has taken a leap in his sophomore season, averaging 12.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Ohio State Cummings (ankle) is out for Friday's game against Ohio State, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Cummings will miss a second straight game while nursing an ankle injury. The star guard has been thriving when available, though, averaging 12.4 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. His next chance to play will come against Texas A&M on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Quinnipiac Cummings (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against Quinnipiac, per Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Cummings will be held out of Sunday's contest due to an ankle injury, marking his second missed game of the season. The 6-foot-3 guard's injury is reportedly the same issue that caused his previous absence against Eastern Michigan, indicating that it may be something he is attempting to play through. Cummings has averaged 12.4 points per game through five contests for the Panthers this season and will get his next chance to return against Ohio State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

UCF Knights and the Pittsburgh Panthers play in Daytona Beach, Florida

The UCF Knights square off against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Barry Dunning Jr. hits seven 3-pointers, scores 23 off bench to lead Pittsburgh past Bucknell 84-50

Barry Dunning Jr. came off the bench to hit seven 3-pointers, scoring 23 to lead Pittsburgh to an 84-50 victory over Bucknell

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Starting for Panthers Cummings (ankle) is starting for Pitt against West Virginia on Thursday night, per Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Cummings missed the Panthers' third game of the season against Eastern Michigan, but now the guard is set to return after a one-game absence. In his first two games of the season, Cummings put up 18 and 19 points, respectively -- his return is huge for Pitt's offense.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Likely a game-time decision Cummings (ankle) is likely a game-time decision for Thursday's game at West Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein indicates that Cummings' ongoing injury may not cause more DNPs, especially before the Backyard Brawl. The collegiate sophomore's second season includes 18.5 points and 3.5 three-pointers made per game.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Cummings is dealing with an ankle injury and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to the court, according to Karl Ludwig of SI.com.

Impact "I was really worried about the game from the standpoint of not having Beebah," head coach Jeff Capel said. "He got hurt yesterday in practice. Right at the end, actually, the very last play, he rolled his ankle." Cummings' scoring will be missed, but the team will hope he can recover as quickly as possible. He averaged 18.5 points per game in his first two outings, but expect Omari Witherspoon to see more minutes while Cummings is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Cummings has been ruled out for Monday's game against Eastern Michigan due to a lower body injury, and he's considered day-to-day, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette repo...

Impact Cummings had started each of Pitt's first two games, averaging 18.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals across 32 minutes. However, the sophomore will be sidelined for Monday's matchup due to what appears to be a minor lower body injury. With Cummings out, Nojus Indrusaitis and Barry Dunning could see more minutes while Macari Moore could jump into the rotation.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 points Friday Cummings amassed 19 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 78-60 victory over Longwood.

Impact Cummings was one of two Pittsburgh players who scored at least 19 points in this comfortable win over Longwood. It's still early in the season, but he should be a reliable scoring weapon for the Panthers as long as he stays healthy throughout the year. He's averaging 18.5 points per game in his first two outings in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Damarco Minor, Brandin Cummings propel Pittsburgh past Longwood 78-60

Damarco Minor totaled 23 points, Brandin Cummings scored 19 and Pittsburgh beat Longwood 78-60

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Corhen's double-double leads Pittsburgh in 74-59 win over Youngstown State

Cameron Corhen scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, Brandin Cummings added 18 points and Pittsburgh opened the season with a 74-59 win over Youngstown State on Monday night

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Corhen, Cummings lead Pittsburgh in 93-67 rout of Boston College in regular-season finale

Cameron Corhen and Brandin Cummings each scored 16 points as Pittsburgh snapped a four-game losing streak with a 93-67 rout of Boston College in the regular-season finale

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Starting for Panthers Cummings will get the start for Pitt in the final game of the regular season, Chris Peak of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Cummings gets his first start since Feb. 15 and just his third of the season. He's been a rotational bench option for the Panthers as a freshman, averaging 5.9 points and 1.6 rebounds. He replaces Guillermo Diaz Graham in the starting five against Boston College.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Cummings is part of the Panthers' starting lineup for their game Saturday against Miami.

Impact Jaland Lowe (undisclosed) is out for the Panthers' game Saturday against Miami. Without him available then, their starting lineup requires an update. They added Cummings.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

A decorated family basketball legacy lives behind Pitt freshman Brandin Cummings and his strong start PITTSBURGH - Brandin Cummings’ offer sheet wasn’t as extensive as some other recruits of his caliber...

JANUARY 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

A decorated family basketball legacy lives behind Pitt freshman Brandin Cummings and his strong start Brandin Cummings’ offer sheet wasn’t as extensive as some other recruits of his caliber. Rated as a three-star prospect, South Carolina, Cre...

JANUARY 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Moves back to bench role Cummings is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Stanford.

Impact The Panthers will have Ishmael Leggett back in the lineup for this clash against Stanford, meaning Cummings will return to his regular role off the bench. Cummings is averaging 7.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game off the bench this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Cummings is part of the Panthers' starting lineup for their game Wednesday against California.

Impact Ishmael Leggett (lower body) is out for the Panthers' game Wednesday. As a result, their starting lineup requires someone not him. During 2024's last month, Cummings logged 13.5 points and 2.3 three-pointers made per game.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

A 'beautiful moment': Former Pitt guard Nelly Cummings makes brodcast debut on younger brother Brandin's breakout game When Pitt men’s basketball beat Eastern Kentucky 96-56 on Wednesday night at Petersen Events Center, it was a coming out party for two broth...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Brandin Cummings pours in 30 as Pitt blasts EKU Freshman Brandin Cummings scored 30 points and Pitt enjoyed an offensively efficient second half to pull away for a 96-56 over Eastern Kentu...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Freshman Brandin Cummings scores 30 points, best by ACC freshman this season, in Pitt's 96-56 win

Brandin Cummings came off the bench to score a career-high 30 points — the most this season by an ACC freshman — and Pitt left Eastern Kentucky behind in the second half to win 96-...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press