Overview
- Greene announced Capel will return following a comprehensive review that included staff and roster evaluations and consultation with university leadership.
- Pitt has hired a men’s basketball general manager to bolster talent evaluation, roster construction and transfer-portal strategy.
- The Panthers finished 13-20 overall and 5-13 in ACC play, exiting the conference tournament with a 98-88 loss to NC State.
- Multiple outlets reported a buyout to fire Capel this offseason would have approached $15 million.
- Capel is 127-127 in eight seasons at Pitt, under contract through 2029-30, as the program turns to a No. 12-ranked 2026 recruiting class and targeted portal additions.