Pitt lost its starting point guard for the remainder of the season and beyond on Wednesday, as Xavier Johnson will enter the NCAA transfer portal and leave the Pitt program, according to an announcement from Pitt head coach Jeff Capel. As a result, Johnson will not participate in any of the games remaining on Pitt’s schedule.
“The Pitt men’s basketball program and Xavier Johnson have mutually agreed that it is in everyone’s best interest to part ways,” Capel said in a statement. “He will enter then transfer portal and is no longer a member of our program. We wish him the best of luck as he looks to continue his career elsewhere.