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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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