March Madness has brought attention to basketball in Pittsburgh, a sport often overshadowed by the city's other athletic successes. Duquesne's return to the N.C.A.A. Division I men’s tournament after 47 years and Oakland's upset of Kentucky have highlighted the city's basketball roots, including its role in racial integration and the development of influential basketball figures. The city's basketball history, from Pete Maravich's beginnings to the Pittsburgh Pipers' ABA championship, has shaped the sport's legacy. Despite the decline in basketball talent due to the city's changing demographics and the dominance of football, local programs like the Ozanam Basketball Program continue to inspire young players to contribute to Pittsburgh's basketball narrative.