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

Moving on from a head coach can be a large financial commitment, and the Pitt Panthers wanted no part of that with Jeff Capel.

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

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Moving on from a head coach can be a large financial commitment, and the Pitt Panthers wanted no part of that with Jeff Capel.

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Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene

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The Pitt Panthers athletic director stuck with the men's basketball coach.

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

The Pitt Panthers have decided to keep their men's basketball coach for another season.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Pittsburgh Panthers huddle before the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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For both good and bad, the Pitt Panthers' basketball season will leave a mark on the program.

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) with the ball as NC State Wolfpack guard Terrance Arceneaux (21) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers were eliminated by NC State Wolfpack in the ACC Tournament.

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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Director of Athletics Allen Greene will sit down with Jeff Capel in the coming days to discuss his future with the Pitt Panthers.

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Cameron Corhen (2) with the ball as NC State Wolfpack forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers fell just short in a tough loss that ended their season.

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are moving onto the second round of the ACC Tournament after defeating the Stanford Cardinal.

Jan 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) brings the ball up court against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers kept their season alive in the final seconds against Stanford.

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 could be looking for a new men's basketball coach very soon.

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) drives against Syracuse Orange guard J.J. Starling (2) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers defeated their rival to keep their season alive.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) reacts after making a three point basket against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers can still make the ACC tournament with a win over the Syracuse Orange.

Mar 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Cam Miles (2) defends Pittsburgh Panthers guard Nojus Indrusaitis (25) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers suffered a disappointing defeat in their home finale.

Oct 9, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh head coach Tory Verdi during ACC Media Days at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers ended an awful coaching tenure for women's basketball.

Pitt Women's Basketball Head Coach Tory Verdi

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The Pitt Panthers have moved on from their women's basketball head coach.

Feb 28, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Dai Dai Ames (7) escapes a block attempt by Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers got their fourth ACC win with an upset victory over the California Golden Bears.

Feb 25, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) is defended by Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers weren't able to pull through against the Stanford Cardinal.

Feb 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) drives to the basket against Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Cole Certa (right) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers came out victorious over an ACC rival at home.

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 have another devastating injury impacting their roster.

Feb 14, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Cameron Corhen (2) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels forward Zayden High (1) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers never came close in their double-digit defeat to UNC.

Dec 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) handles the ball against the Binghamton Bearcats during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers got a needed reinforcement against UNC.

Jan 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) brings the ball up court against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers could be severely limited in their next game.

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 head coach spoke on what went wrong in this defeat.

Feb 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) dribbles the ball against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) during the first half at Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers couldn't keep up with the Duke Blue Devils.

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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A Pitt Panthers forward is working back from a serious injury.