Pitt Faces New Georgia State Coach | Pitt Basketball News

Pitt’s men’s basketball team kicks off their 2026-27 non-conference slate with a historic showdown against Georgia State on December 18th — the first-ever meeting between the programs. Georgia State, reeling from a 10-22 season and led by new head coach Jon Cremins (nephew of legendary Bobby Cremins), adds intrigue to the matchup. Pitt, under Jeff Capel, faces a diverse schedule including Penn State, Villanova, and West Virginia, with a high-stakes ACC/SEC Challenge clash against Missouri on December 1st. This early-season stretch promises excitement before conference play ramps up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/9d48c030366e3229