Report: Jeff Capel Will Return as Pitt Head Coach
Pitt men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel is set to return for his fifth season, according to CBS's Jon Rothstein.
Capel will enter his fifth year with the team with a 51-69 record, including a 21-53 mark against ACC opponents. This past season, the Panthers finished 11-21 and failed to commit a recruit from the upcoming class.
Capel's $15 million buyout likely played a significant role in the school's decision to retain him. His current contract runs through 2026-2027.
Capel stated after the Panthers' ACC Tournament loss to Boston College that the program has gotten better since his arrival, despite public opinion.
"Hell yeah, from when I found it," Capel said. "It was completely depleted when I got here. It was a mess. I didn’t know how bad it was. I don’t think the people inside the program knew how bad it was. I think where we are today, from the first day I took over, is significantly better. Now, is it improved the way I thought it would be after four years? No. Absolutely not. There is no one more frustrated than me with that, and I take responsibility for it, but it is certainly in a better place right now than it was when I first got here."
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