Justin Champagnie - College Basketball News & Rumors

PODCAST: Justin Champagnie is stealing the show College insiders Nubyjas Wilborn, Craig Meyer and John McGonigal break down Justin Champagnie’s insane return. How much has his performance...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt mailbag: How has perception of Panthers' ceiling changed since start of season? Each week through the end of the 2020-21 season, Craig Meyer, the Post-Gazette’s Pitt basketball writer, will answer reader questions about...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Has worst performance of the season Champagnie posted 12 points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3PT, 7-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 33 minutes during the 74-70 win over Connecticut on Monday.

Impact Champagnie was below average in the win Monday. The forward had his worst shooting night of the season going 23 percent from the floor. He did still grab six, but it was not enough to make up for his lackluster performance everywhere else. He is typically a much better producer for the Red Storm and should look to bounce back quickly.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duke looks to extend streak vs Pitt

Duke looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Pittsburgh

JANUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Five Stars of the Week: Minnesota Unstoppable at Home Plus, notes on Virginia's offense, Justin Champagnie's dominance, Utah State's surge and more.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • SI.COM

Impactful in return Champagnie had 24 points (9-18 FG, 6-7 FT), 16 rebounds and two blocks across 34 minutes in Saturday's 96-76 victory over Syracuse.

Impact Champagnie was initially given a 6-to-8 week timetable to recover from a knee injury, but the sophomore forward effectively missed only two games. Not only that, but he started and looked every bit the player who recorded back-to-back 20-20 games in early-December. Pittsburgh is now off to a 3-1 start in conference play, and the return of Champagnie arguably makes them a dark horse contender.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt's Justin Champagnie dunks over SU in return from knee injury Champagnie had three thunderous dunks in Pitt's 96-76 win over Syracuse on Saturday.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Champagnie's sparkling return lifts Pitt over Syracuse 96-76 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Champagnie had a big game after missing a month with an injury, Ithiel Horton hit five 3-pointers and Pittsburgh pu...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Champagnie’s sparkling return lifts Pitt over Syracuse 96-76 Justin Champagnie had a big game after missing a month with an injury, Ithiel Horton hit five 3-pointers and Pittsburgh pulled away from Syr...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Champagnie's sparkling return lifts Pitt over Syracuse 96-76

Justin Champagnie had a big game after missing a month with an injury, Ithiel Horton hit five 3-pointers and Pittsburgh pulled away from Syracuse for a 96-76 win

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Pitt's Justin Champagnie returns from knee injury, to play Saturday against Syracuse Justin Champagnie’s time away from the court was — as his coaches, teammates and fans of the Pitt men’s basketball program hoped —...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pittsburgh forward Justin Champagnie makes return from knee injury vs. Syracuse Pitt forward Justin Champagnie, the ACC's leading rebounder, returned two weeks earlier than expected from a knee injury vs. Syracuse on Sat...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Starting Saturday Champagnie (knee) will start Saturday against Syracuse.

Impact After missing just two games due to a knee injury, Champagnie will return to the starting lineup Saturday. William Jeffress will head to the bench as a result. It's unclear how many minutes Champagnie will see in his first game back, though his starting designation suggests he and the coaching staff have confidence in his knee. Through six games this season, the sophomore is averaging 17.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 32.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Champagnie (knee) is expected to play Saturday against Syracuse after he was seen going through warmups with the team, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This news comes as a major surprise as Champagnie was expected to be out for at least another two weeks. The 6-6 sophomore injured himself in practice back on Dec. 22 and was given a 6-8 week timeline to return to the court. Champagnie has healed a lot quicker than people anticipated and the Panthers have a real chance at getting their best player back on the court after missing two games. Pittsburgh narrowly beat Syracuse 63-60 on Jan. 6 but Champagnie (17.8 points and 12.3 rebounds per game) could be the difference-maker that'll help his team cruise to a much easier victory in Saturday's matchup.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Champagnie (knee) was seen partaking in warmups ahead of Saturday's tip-off against Syracuse, Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Champagnie was not expected to play Saturday after he was given a 6-8 week timeline to recover from his knee injury on Dec. 22. Going through warmups may just be part of his progression as he makes his way towards an eventual return although it remains to be seen what his official status will be as game time approaches near.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt star Justin Champagnie expected to return sooner than expected from knee injury When it was revealed in late December that Justin Champagnie would be out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury, what had to that point...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Tracking toward quicker return Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel said Monday that Champagnie (knee) is on track to return before the 6-to-8 weeks he was initially projected to miss after suffering a lateral colla...

Impact Based on Capel's comments, Champagnie seems to be making ample progress in his recovery, potentially leaving a return in late January or early February on the table for the big man. Prior to getting hurt, Champagnie led the team in scoring (17.8 points per game) and rebounding (12.3 per game), so if he can make it back before the end of the regular season, his addition would give the Panthers a big boost heading into the ACC tournament. Currently sitting at 6-2 overall with a 2-1 record in conference play, Pittsburgh remains in the mix for a spot in the NCAA tournament.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season-high in points Champagnie recorded 33 points (13-21 FG, 4-7 3PT, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in 33 minutes in the 97-79 loss to Creighton on Saturday.

Impact Champganie was the sole effort in the loss Saturday. The forward led the Red Storm in all facets of scoring and was the only reason they were as close to Creighton as they were at the final seconds. Champagnie has shown that he can produce and consistently at that. Until he drops form, he is very viable and one of the main targets for St. John.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt erases 18-point deficit, beats Syracuse 63-60

Ithiel Horton scored 14 points, Au’diese Toney made a go-ahead putback with eight seconds left for Pittsburgh’s first lead and the shorthanded Panthers erased an 18-point deficit t...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

PODCAST: Can Pitt finish this season during a pandemic? College insiders John McGonigal, Craig Meyer and Nubyjas Wilborn are breaking down college basketball during a pandemic. How are teams like...

JANUARY 5, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt will be without two or three players at Syracuse after contact tracing Pitt was already set to head into its hastily rescheduled game Wednesday at Syracuse short-handed, with forward Justin Champagnie, the team’...

JANUARY 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Saturday's game postponed Saturday's game between St. John's and DePaul has been postponed due to COVID-19 related reasons, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.

Impact The game was suspended due to a COVID-19 positive case within the St. John's program. The team's next scheduled game is on Jan. 6 at Xavier, though it remains to be seen whether they'll able to take the court given the potential COVID-19 outbreak.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How can Pitt replace injured star Justin Champagnie? It can't Sixty-one minutes before its game Tuesday against Louisville was set to tip off, Pitt came forward with the news it had known for about 24 h...

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Louisville defeats short-handed Pitt 64-54

Sophomores David Johnson and Samuell Williamson each picked up their first career double-doubles, Carlik Jones scored 11 points in his return and Louisville defeated short-handed P...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Pitt standout forward Justin Champagnie to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury Pitt forward Justin Champagnie, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, will be out six to eight weeks with a knee injury, the school annou...

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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Duke looks to extend streak vs Pitt

Champagnie's sparkling return lifts Pitt over Syracuse 96-76

Pitt erases 18-point deficit, beats Syracuse 63-60

Louisville defeats short-handed Pitt 64-54