Pitt head coach Jeff Capel named redshirt junior guard Malik Ellison the captain of the men’s basketball team for the upcoming season in an announcement on Tuesday morning.
”Malik has done a tremendous job leading our team in the offseason and has earned the honor of being named team captain,” Capel said in a statement. “His work ethic is contagious, and he has done a great job taking our newcomers under his wing during the first summer session. Malik brings energy and excitement to every workout, and his voice resonates with his teammates and our staff. I look forward to watching him continue to grow as a leader in our program.