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Shut down after knee surgery Kante (knee) underwent surgery and is out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Pitt's program announced.

Impact Kante played in the first eight games of the season, but the sophomore forward hasn't played since Nov. 28. He'll now be forced to undergo an operation and miss the remainder of the year. He'd served as a rotational bench piece for the Panthers, averaging 2.8 points and 5.4 rebounds.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Head coach Jeff Capel said Saturday that Kante (knee) will be out "for a while", Stephen Thompson of Post-Gazette.com reports.

Impact Kante has been battling inflammation in his knee, an issue that has already cost him three games. The center isn't particularly close to returning, but a specific timeline for return hasn't been established. Kieran Mullen has taken on a larger role while Kante has been sidelined.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses third straight showing Kante (knee) did not play in Saturday's 79-61 loss to Villanova.

Impact Kante missed his third straight game with knee inflammation, and the Panthers have now lost three in a row as well. The 6-foot-10 sophomore will aim for a return to the court this upcoming Wednesday versus Binghampton. He's averaging 2.8 points and 5.4 rebounds across eight games this season

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Hofstra Kante (knee) is out for Sunday's matchup against Hofstra, per Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Kante is set to miss his second consecutive contest for the Panthers due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-10 big man has averaged 2.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for Pitt this season. His next chance to return will come against Villanova on Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Aggies Kante (undisclosed) won't play against Texas A&M on Tuesday, per Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact It's unclear why the sophomore forward is unavailable, but he'll miss his first game of the 2025-26 campaign. Kante averages 2.8 points and 5.4 rebounds off the bench this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Cameron Corhen, Omari Witherspoon spur Pittsburgh to 78-66 victory over Eastern Michigan

Cameron Corhen had 16 points, Omari Witherspoon scored 15 and Pittsburgh beat Eastern Michigan 78-66

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Staying with Panthers Kante has decided to return to Pittsburgh for the 2025-26 season, PittsburghPanthers.com reports.

Impact Kante briefly entered the transfer portal before decided to return to the Panthers for his sophomore season. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds on 7.0 minutes across 22 appearances.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Kante has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Though healthy for Pittsburgh's 2024-25 season, Kante logged 10 DNPs. He has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for 2024-25 season Kante (knee) is cleared for the Panthers' 2024-25 season, according to their announcement Monday.

Impact More than one year after Noah Hiles of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Kante would sit out the Panthers' 2023-24 season, he is finally healthy again. The redshirt freshman's 6-foot-10, 235-pound physical profile serves as at least a decent start for his promise. Now, the question is where he fits in a Panthers rotation that has more experienced options but ones where they are not proven enough to solidify themselves secure roles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE