CIAA Hall of Fame Members
Pitts was a star basketball player at the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, now known as Norfolk State University. In his junior season (1964-65), Pitts averaged 22 points and 11 rebounds per game. These numbers landed him spots on the CIAA All-Conference Team, the CIAA All-Tournament Team, and Honorable Mention honors on the All-NCAA team. He went on to improve those numbers in his senior season, averaging 25.8 points and 12 rebounds per contest. He was named to the CIAA All-Conference Team, the CIAA All-Tournament Team, and was second team All-NAIA. Pitts is a member of both the Newport News Track & Field and the Norfolk State University Halls of Fame, respectively.