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Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III looks on during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers will play West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl at PPG Paints Arena this season.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III looks on during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers will play West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl at PPG Paints Arena this season.

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Jan 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have a new non-conference foe for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III looks on during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panther's opponent in the ACC/SEC Challenge has been named

Feb 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel gestures against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers add more pieces Kraig Gilbert to their depth.

Jan 3, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III draws a play in the huddle against the Clemson Tigers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are shaking up their team and coaching staff.

Jan 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Baye Ndongo (11) shoots against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers rebuilt their roster through the potal. Which players will lead the team next year?

Nov 28, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Charleston Southern Buccaneers guard A'Lahn Sumler (1) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers added some heavy offensive power A'Lahn Sumler.

Nov 3, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Mercer Bears center Armani Mighty (26) looks to moves the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers add another player Armani Mighty from the transfer portal.

Jan 24, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Baye Ndongo (11) dunks against the Clemson Tigers in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers get their second transfer Baye Ndongo of the day.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (left) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers get their fourth transfer of the offseason Nait George.

Dec 7, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jalil Bethea (1) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have gotten their third transfer of the offseason.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III looks on during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have gained two commitments from the transfer portal.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nojus Indrusaitis (25) shoots during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers lose their last rotational player Nojus Indrusaitis to the transfer portal.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Utah Prep Academy guard Anthony Felesi (1) against Faith Family Academy (TX) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers lose out on one of their best prospects Anthony Felesi.

Feb 25, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) waits for play to resume against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers see another young piece exit.

Clemson guard Butta Johnson (4)attempts a shot near University of Pittsburgh center Kieran Mullen (12) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Saturday, January 31, 2025.

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The Pitt Panthers lose another player to the transfer portal.

Pitt women's basketball guard Theresa Hagans Jr. Enters The Transfer Portal

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Pitt has multiple players to target for the 2026 summer transfer window.

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have to take advantage of new transfer opportunities.

Feb 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Papa Amadou Kante (4) looks on during warm ups before the game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers lose another player to the portal.

Jan 14, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (13) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers lose one of their most promising freshman to the portal.

Jan 3, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Brandin Cummings (3) warms up before the game against the Clemson Tigers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers sophomore plans to enter the transfer portal.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers branded game ball goes through the net before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Robin Harmony is set on turning around the Pitt Panthers' women's basketball program.

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel III reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers will have a new coaching staff for next season.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers branded game ball goes through the net before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have a new leader of the women's basketball program.

Feb 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel reacts on the court against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers need massive improvements. Here are a few places to start.