Pitt AD Heather Lyke and head basketball coach Jeff Capel released a series of tweets tonight addressing the future of the program, and ending speculation as to whether Capel would return or not next season: Capel has gone 51-69 (.425) in his four seasons as the Panthers head coach. This season, Pitt went 11-21 (6-14
Daily News & Notes – 1/20/21
Today’s daily news & notes from around the college basketball coaching world… The Big Ten Conference issued an institutional fine of $10,000 and a public reprimand of Penn State University men’s basketball interim head coach Jim Ferry for violating its Sportsmanship Policy. The violation is a result Coach Ferry’s postgame actions following the Penn State
Daily News & Notes – 12/22/20
Daily news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Former Penn State head coach Pat Chambers spoke publicly for the first time since he “resigned” back in October. Chambers appeared on a podcast hosted by two current Penn State players, telling the duo “I learned I’ve got to be more mindful with words,
Daily News & Notes – 12/8/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Pitt head coach Jeff Capel said he’s worried about his players and let it be known he doesn’t trust the NCAA, wonders about the amateur status of college players and can’t understand why they are attempting to play games right now. Capel told KDKA,
Capel inks contract extension at Pitt
University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel has signed a two-year contract extension, as announced by school officials Wednesday morning. With the extension, Capel is now under contract through the 2026-27 season. “I am grateful for the commitment Chancellor Gallagher and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke have shown to the Pitt Men’s Basketball
Pitt Basketball Staff Update: Assistants Coaches and Administrative Staffers Added
University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball head coach Jeff Capel announced his coaching staff Wednesday afternoon with Tim O’Toole (associate head coach) and Jason Capel (assistant coach) joining the Panther program. In addition, Capel has named Jason Richards director of student-athlete development and Brian Regan director of basketball operations. “One of the biggest lessons I have
Daily Dirt – 4/3/18
A few things that I’ve heard… Mike Rice is a HOT name right now at Pitt. Multiple sources have told me that he is involved with an assistant spot on Jeff Capel’s staff. Rice is a Pittsburgh native who has been the head coach at Rutgers and Robert Morris. He has most recently been working
OFFICIAL: Jeff Capel Named Head Basketball Coach at Pitt
Jeff Capel has been named the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men’s basketball program as announced Tuesday afternoon by Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke. “We are excited to announce Jeff Capel as our head men’s basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh,” said Lyke. “Coach Capel is a high-energy leader committed to