The Pittsburgh Piranhas was a semi-pro basketball team that began in 1994 as part of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).

Palumbo Center at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

During their first year in Pittsburgh, the Piranhas made it to the CBA Championship.

The team was defeated in a best of seven series against the Yakima Sun Kings.

According to Bob Murphy, the owner of the Piranhas, the reason for the collapse of the franchise was attendance, an average of 1,600.