Basketball
‘This is home’: Rob Niederberger set to lead North Allegheny boys basketball team
August 8, 2025
Rob Niederberger took last season off coaching varsity basketball. During that time, the newly-minted North Allegheny boys basketball coach did color commentary on games for the TribLive High School Sports Network and went to help a few teams work on things in practice.
Self-described ‘Yough guy’ takes over school’s boys basketball program
August 7, 2025
As Yough football’s defensive coordinator, Devin Owens knows his way around Cougar Mountain.
Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell commits to Campbell
July 31, 2025
Thomas Jefferson’s Maggie Spell had been in talks with different college basketball programs when she went with her Western PA Bruins AAU team to the Under Armour Association Finals from July 18-21.
Lawsuit claims West Mifflin school board retaliated against former athletic director
July 23, 2025
West Mifflin Area School District’s former longtime athletic director and boys basketball coach is suing the district and five board members, alleging retaliation after his contract was not renewed.
WPIAL grants Josh Pratt eligibility at Lincoln Park, yet basketball star must sit out playoffs
July 22, 2025
Josh Pratt, one of the top WPIAL basketball players, can join Lincoln Park on the court for his senior season, but he’s not eligible for the playoffs.
Fisher’s Files: Adou Thiero develops basketball IQ into ‘it’ factor
July 20, 2025
One of the many things in Quaker Valley product Adou Thiero’s favor as he begins his NBA journey is his five-star intelligence for the game of basketball.
Recruiting process ramps up for Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon
Mykel Bruce-McCrommon scored 22 points a game as a junior this past season as the Gateway boys basketball team finished 13-9 overall, tied Latrobe for second in Section 1-5A at 10-4 and again took part in the WPIAL playoffs.
Plum, Riverview basketball teams benefit from summer league games
July 19, 2025
When Dave Pucka wrapped up his first year as Plum’s boys basketball coach in February, he looked to the offseason for opportunities for his team to build for the upcoming season and the goal of returning to the WPIAL playoffs after a several-year hiatus.
New Southmoreland girls basketball coach has history with program
July 18, 2025
As the general manager of Aumer’s Sports Bar & Grille in Mt. Pleasant, Barry Collins wears a lot of hats.
North Catholic’s Lauren Reitz snags 1st Division I offer
At 6-foot-2, Lauren Reitz has the size to play basketball at the NCAA Division I level.
Impressive resume of Quaker Valley star Mimi Thiero includes playing above rim
July 13, 2025
Quaker Valley hoopster Oumou “Mimi” Thiero has added yet another element to her repertoire.
How will Quaker Valley grad Adou Thiero fit in with Lakers?
It’s official.
Norwin basketball enjoying success in summer tournaments
July 5, 2025
Just reaching a championship game isn’t as fulfilling as winning one, but Norwin will enjoy its recent tournament run just the same.
Fox Chapel girls basketball makes most of summer league
July 3, 2025
Marty Matvey didn’t need to work his contact list to help fill out the Fox Chapel girls basketball summer league. By the end of February, Matvey already had a full list of teams who wanted to get extra work in.
North Allegheny basketball coach Dave DeGregorio retires after 31 seasons at 4 schools
June 30, 2025
After three decades as a boys basketball coach, Dave DeGregorio knew saying goodbye would never be easy.
Imani Christian goes undefeated, tops Norwin for Tre Cunningham Tournament title
June 28, 2025
The proud owner of a Most Valuable Player trophy and a $1,000 scholarship, Deston Hubbard described what an MVP should be.
Jeannette boys basketball team wants to add another, more special title to its resume
June 27, 2025
Winning a WPIAL championship last winter meant a lot to the Jeannette boys basketball team.
Mark Katarski returns to alma mater as Mt. Pleasant boys basketball coach
June 25, 2025
When he was in middle school, Mark Katarski sharpened his No. 2 pencils and kept score for the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team.
Former Seton Hill women’s basketball coach Katarski expected to be hired as Mt. Pleasant boys coach
June 24, 2025
Mt. Pleasant will vote Wednesday to hire recommended candidate Mark Katarski, a Vikings alum, as boys head basketball coach.
