According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, men's head basketball coach Jeff Capel will be returning for the 2026-27 season, his ninth at the helm. Capel's contract buyout would have been $15 million.
There was much speculation about Capel's future after the Panthers' 20-loss season — just the fourth in program history — though its just the first losing season of the last four.
Capel, however, has only gotten Pitt to one NCAA Tournament, back in 2023, losing in the second round to Xavier.
Thamel reports that the program will lean more on general manager Jay Kuntz, who has been in his position for 11 months. The report also states there will be a greater NIL commitment to the program.
Capel has a nationally-ranked Top-12 recruiting class in 2026.
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Capel returning next season
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, men's head basketball coach Jeff Capel will be returning for the 2026-27 season, his ninth at the helm. Capel's contract buyout would have been $15 million.
There was much speculation about Capel's future after the Panthers' 20-loss season — just the fourth in program history — though its just the first losing season of the last four.
Capel, however, has only gotten Pitt to one NCAA Tournament, back in 2023, losing in the second round to Xavier.
Thamel reports that the program will lean more on general manager Jay Kuntz, who has been in his position for 11 months. The report also states there will be a greater NIL commitment to the program.
Capel has a nationally-ranked Top-12 recruiting class in 2026.
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