PITTSBURGH PANTHERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Jeff Capel's Panthers have struggled through the 2024-25 season, posting a 9-17 overall record with a 1-8 conference mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Playing in the 12,500-seat Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh is averaging 69.9 points per game while allowing 71.8, a narrow but telling deficit that reflects competitive but inconsistent performances. The team has managed a 7-9 home record but has been particularly vulnerable away from Pittsburgh, going 2-8 in road contests.
Founded in 1787 and drawing from a student body of 35,528, the university fields a 15-player roster navigating Capel's tenure at Pitt. The offensive struggles are compounded by defensive vulnerabilities, as the Panthers' point differential indicates games within reach but execution shortfalls preventing wins in crucial moments. Pittsburgh's road woes signal deeper challenges in consistency and mental toughness that have plagued the program through conference play, where the 1-8 ACC record represents significant ground lost in league standings during what has become a rebuilding stretch for the program.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Pittsburgh |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Venue | Petersen Events Center |
| Head Coach | Jeff Capel |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Papa Amadou Kante | F |
| 2 | Cameron Corhen | F |
| 3 | Brandin Cummings | G |
| 22 | Barry Dunning Jr. | G |
| 25 | Nojus Indrusaitis | G |
| 1 | Dishon Jackson | C |
| 6 | Henry Lau | F |
| 35 | Benjamin Mayhew | F |
| 7 | Damarco Minor | G |
| 21 | Macari Moore | G |
| 12 | Kieran Mullen | C |
| 0 | Amdy Ndiaye | F |
| 44 | Jajuan Nelson | F |
| 13 | Roman Siulepa | F |
| 8 | Omari Witherspoon | G |
SEASON RECORD
13-20
Overall
8-10
Home
5-10
Away
4-10
Conference
70.5 PPG / 71.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Youngstown State Penguins | W 74-59 |
| Nov 8 | Longwood Lancers | W 78-60 |
| Nov 11 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 78-66 |
| Nov 13 | West Virginia Mountaineers | L 49-71 |
| Nov 18 | Bucknell Bison | W 84-50 |
| Nov 21 | UCF Knights | L 67-77 |
| Nov 23 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 75-83 |
| Nov 29 | Ohio State Buckeyes | W 67-66 |
| Dec 3 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 73-81 |
| Dec 7 | Hofstra Pride | L 73-80 |
| Dec 13 | Villanova Wildcats | L 61-79 |
| Dec 18 | Binghamton Bearcats | W 103-63 |
| Dec 21 | Penn State Nittany Lions | W 80-46 |
| Dec 31 | Miami Hurricanes | L 69-76 |
| Jan 3 | Clemson Tigers | L 68-73 |
| Jan 10 | Syracuse Orange | L 72-83 |
| Jan 15 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 89-66 |
| Jan 18 | Louisville Cardinals | L 59-100 |
| Jan 22 | Boston College Eagles | L 62-65 |
| Jan 24 | NC State Wolfpack | L 72-81 |
| Jan 27 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 80-76 |
| Jan 31 | Clemson Tigers | L 52-63 |
| Feb 4 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 47-67 |
| Feb 7 | SMU Mustangs | L 67-86 |
| Feb 11 | Duke Blue Devils | L 54-70 |
| Feb 14 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 65-79 |
| Feb 21 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 73-68 |
| Feb 26 | Stanford Cardinal | L 67-75 |
| Feb 28 | California Golden Bears | W 72-56 |
| Mar 5 | Florida State Seminoles | L 74-75 |
| Mar 7 | Syracuse Orange | W 71-69 |
| Mar 10 | Stanford Cardinal | W 64-63 |
| Mar 11 | NC State Wolfpack | L 88-98 |
ANALYTICS
-1.3
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
57.9%
SOS
#25
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8900
116.0
Adj O
96.8
Adj D
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Pennsylvania Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Pittsburgh Men's Basketball compete in?
- Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Pittsburgh play men's basketball home games?
- Pittsburgh Men's Basketball plays home games at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Who is the head coach of Pittsburgh Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball is Jeff Capel.
- When was Pittsburgh Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Pittsburgh Men's Basketball is not currently available.