Pitt's Jeff Capel shifts recruiting approach with emphasis on experienced transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Pitt's Jeff Capel shifts recruiting approach with emphasis on experienced transfers
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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel discussed a key change in his recruiting strategy during a press conference at the Petersen Events Center on October 27. After a 13-20 season, Capel has brought in 11 transfers, including players with experience from the ACC. He highlighted the benefits of having players who understand college-level terminology and systems, which may reduce coaching time needed for development. This shift is seen as a strategy to enhance the team’s competitiveness moving forward. Capel's new approach may shape how the program builds its roster in the coming seasons.

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  • •Jeff Capel outlines a new recruiting philosophy at Pitt.
  • •Eleven transfers were signed, enhancing team experience.
  • •Six transfers are from ACC programs.
  • •Capel believes experienced players require less foundational coaching.
  • •New recruits may adapt quickly to Pitt's terminology.
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  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt HC Jeff Capel Notes Major Shift in Recruiting Philosophy
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How future Panthers squads are assembled could reflect this one, being that Capel is enjoying not having to build players from the ground up.

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