Pitt Basketball
Former Walk-On, WPIAL Product Scores First Points at Pitt
PITTSBURGH — During Saturday’s win over Boston College, Pitt’s Vason Stevenson scored his first career points on his Senior Night.
Former walk-on Vason Stevenson scores his first points for #Pitt! pic.twitter.com/I7hKAk1xlO
— George Michalowski (@MichalowskiCBB) March 9, 2025
After checking in with minutes to play, Stevenson got the ball on his first offensive possession and drove to the right. He was fouled on the way up, and made both free throws. The crowd erupted on the first make, and the second, too. Stevenson began his career at Pitt in 2022-23, walking on to the team after an illustrious high-school career at Montour in the WPIAL.
Stevenson earned a scholarship from the Panthers in late January.
“Before we leave today, Vason, I need you to see Coach Regan,” Jeff Capel said in a team huddle. “I need you to see and talk to Coach Regan, alright? You’ve earned a scholarship.”
Watch the video of Stevenson earning a scholarship below.
Stevenson is 6-foot-3 forward for the Panthers. He played his high-school ball in the WPIAL for Montour High School. He wears number 21 for the Panthers. Stevenson played in two games for a total of three minutes as a sophomore. He grabbed one rebound in his limited action on the floor. He has not played this year in game action.
Stevenson finished in 2nd place in the WPIAL finals just a few years back, losing to Adou Thiero, Markus Frank, and Quaker Valley in the Petersen Events Center. Stevenson exploded for 23 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
