Capel Stays, Pitt Rebuilds

Pitt men’s basketball ended a brutal 13-20 season, marking Jeff Capel’s fifth losing record and second 20-loss campaign — putting immense pressure on AD Allen Greene. After Capel’s season-ending ACC Tournament loss, many expected him gone — but on March 13, Greene stunned fans by keeping him for a ninth season. Greene revealed the decision was rooted in the “infrastructure” they’ve built: hiring a GM to construct the first roster, investing more than anticipated, and committing to NCAA Tournament contention. Greene dismissed the notion of an “NCAA Tournament or bust” mandate, praising Capel’s competitiveness and the unpredictable nature of college hoops. Capel responded by reshaping his staff — firing three assistants, including his brother — and bringing in former Pitt stars Ricardo Greer and Ronald Ramon. The roster is completely overhauled, featuring 11 transfers and 2 freshmen, signaling a bold, fresh start. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e5deeb8558a87f9