"To be blunt, this season fell well short of our expectations. Our level of investment in this year's team was sufficient enough for us to reach the NCAA Tournament at a minimum. Simply fighting to qualify for the ACC Tournament is not good enough."
"Our student-athletes continued to compete with effort, pride and resilience through a difficult season. They fought until the end and represented this University with toughness. Effort alone is not enough. We must be better going forward."
"In today's college basketball landscape, teams that win in March are typically anchored by players with maturity and toughness. Building a roster with those characteristics will be a central priority moving forward."
Pitt athletic director Allen Greene announced that Jeff Capel will continue as head coach for a ninth season despite the Panthers finishing 13-20 overall and 5-13 in ACC play. Greene acknowledged the season fell short of expectations, noting the program's investment warranted NCAA Tournament qualification at minimum. The Panthers lost to NC State in the ACC Tournament second round. Greene praised the team's effort and resilience but emphasized effort alone is insufficient. Capel holds a 127-127 record at Pitt with one NCAA Tournament appearance in 2023, when he earned ACC Coach of the Year. Greene stated leadership continuity with clear expectations and willingness to evolve represents the best path forward, prioritizing roster building with mature, tough players.
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