The rumors about Pitt hiring Jon Scheyer were a near miss - Pitt has instead hired Duke assistant Jeff Capel. Here’s what A.D Heather Lyke says about the hire:
“We are excited to announce Jeff Capel as our head men’s basketball coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Coach Capel is a high-energy leader committed to being a part of our university and the city of Pittsburgh. He has a tremendous basketball pedigree and a strong track record of recruiting, developing and mentoring high-quality student-athletes. His relentless work ethic, passion for the game and clear vision of how to build a program capable of competing at the highest levels in the ACC and on the national stage are impressive.