Jeff Capel found his first new addition to Pitt basketball for next season in the Transfer Portal in the form of Colgate guard Nelly Cummings. The senior guard from Midland, PA announced his commitment to transfer to Pitt Friday morning.
Cummings has one year of eligibility left, but wanted to use it to come back and play for Pitt basketball after playing three years for Colgate.
"Obviously, coming back home (played a big role)," Cummings told DK Pittsburgh Sports Friday when asked why he chose Pitt. "Being around my people and bringing my hometown energy to the Pete will stimulate the city and bring back that old Pitt basketball feeling.