
Pitt Panthers Coach Jeff Capel Faces Crucial Season Amid Roster Overhaul
After a 13‑20 record and financial limits, Pitt’s basketball coach Jeff Capel stays on, backed by a revamped roster and a new fundraising push.
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After a 13‑20 record and financial limits, Pitt’s basketball coach Jeff Capel stays on, backed by a revamped roster and a new fundraising push.

In his first NBA Summer League game, Caleb Wilson poured in 35 points, hitting seven three‑pointers and shooting 63.7% from deep, a performance that outpaces his college numbers and hints at a bright future for Chicago.

The University of Pittsburgh has revealed the new jersey numbers for the upcoming 2026‑27 men's basketball season, marking the first look at a squad reshaped by eleven transfers, two true freshmen, a scholarship returner and two walk‑ons under the leadership of head coach Jeff Capel and GM Jay Kuntz.

The University of Pittsburgh’s men’s basketball team is assembling a diverse group of players who are quickly building chemistry and a determination to succeed.

The Razorbacks travel to Chapel Hill on Dec. 1 to face a Tar Heel squad reshaped by new coach Michael Malone, major transfers and a top‑ranked freshman class, while Arkansas looks to build on its early‑season momentum.

The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to the Dean Smith Center on Dec. 1 to face a re‑tooling North Carolina team, a matchup that highlights both programs’ recent roster upheavals and coaching changes.
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