The Pittsburgh Panthers men’s basketball program experienced its second roster departure of the day.
Earlier, it was reported that sophomore guard Brandin Cummings plans to enter the transfer portal. Now, Pittsburgh Sports Now has also learned that redshirt sophomore forward Papa Kante will be leaving the program as well.
Sources indicate both exits were mutual decisions, with each side agreeing it was best to move in different directions.
These represent the first of what is expected to be several roster changes this offseason, as new general manager Jay Kuntz begins reshaping a team largely inherited upon his arrival. After spending the season evaluating the roster, Kuntz is expected to be active in the coming months as significant changes unfold.
It’s worth noting this was a 20-loss season, so virtually every roster spot is considered movable.
Papa Kante, a former four-star recruit out of South Kent School, was a major addition for Pittsburgh Panthers men’s basketball, but his tenure was heavily impacted by injuries.
The 6-foot-10, 235-pound forward appeared in just eight games this season before suffering another knee injury. He originally missed the entire 2023–24 campaign after injuring his knee prior to the start of the year. In the 2024–25 season, he returned to action and played in 22 games off the bench, averaging 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest.
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