Personal:
Full name is Dexter Jerome Pittman ... son of Johnny Pittman and Selma Harris, Father, Johnny Pittman, played basketball at Oklahoma State (1989-91) ... Dexter was born on March 2, 1988 in Rosenberg, Texas.

College: University of Texas
NBA Draft: 2010/ Round 2/ 32nd Pick
selected by the Miami Heat
Height: 6'10
Weight: 290
Position: Center
Experience: Sr.-4L
Hometown: Rosenberg, Texas
Nick Names: Sexy Dexy, Big Pitt, The Dex Factor

Get Fit With Big Pitt

What is the Get Fit with Big Pitt Challenge?

The Get Fit with Big Pitt Challenge is a national health initiative that encourages people to come together and help youth fight obesity.  Pittman battled weight issues his entire life before coming to The University of Texas.  He has lost over 100 pounds since the end of his senior year in high school and has dropped his body fat percentage by nearly 28 points.  A former 402-pounder, Pittman struggled to keep his self-esteem up because of cruel teasing he suffered as a child. Now, after going through vigorous workouts and adapting admirable eating habits, Pittman weighs 290 pounds is able to complete multiple workouts with teammates and has slimmed his waistline by atleast eight inches.   The Challenge is a free campaign supported by national health organizations.  The Challenge is helping youth, college students, churches, cities, and civic groups team up to help reverse the epidemic of obesity by creating a culture of healthier living.

With the 32nd pick in the 2010 NBA DRAFT the Miami Heat select
Dexter Pittman

Miami Heat Players, Office Depot & Tony Stewart's car welcome students back to school
Sara Talalay

Dexter Pittman excited to join the Heat and ready to contribute
Surya Fernandez

Heat Signs Dexter Pittman
NBA.com

Pittman finds himself sitting pretty with revamped Heat..
Cedric Golden, Commentary

Pittman Happy to Joining the Heat
News 8 Austin Staff

Growing pains for Heat's Pittman in summer league
Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel

Miami Heat's Dexter Pittman feels the weight of big-man legacy
Isreal Guiterrez, Miami Herald 

Much has been made about Pittman’s weight loss, as the Rosenberg, Texas native has shed over 100 pounds since arriving at The University of Texas.  Just as impressive as his weight loss has been his ability to totally overhaul his life and squeeze the most out of every day.

On the average day, Pittman can spend anywhere between six to eight hours in class, study hall and academic-related work and five to seven hours working on his weight loss, conditioning and basketball-related skills.