Pitt to Retire Sam Clancy's No. 15 Jersey

Pitt athletics announced that Sam Clancy's No. 15 basketball jersey will be retired on January 18 during the halftime of a game against Clemson. The announcement was made at a football game against California, marking a celebration of Clancy's legacy as one of Pittsburgh's greatest athletes. Clancy, who played for Pitt from 1977 to 1981, is the only player in program history to surpass 1,000 points and rebounds, finishing with 1,671 points and 1,362 rebounds. His achievements include three All-Eastern 8 selections, leading the Panthers to multiple postseason appearances, and winning a gold medal with Team USA in the 1979 Pan American Games. Clancy's impact is further recognized through his inclusion in the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame and the All-Centennial Men’s Basketball Team. Following his basketball career, he was drafted by both the NBA and NFL, eventually playing professional football after a brief stint in the CBA.