Jason Capel is a Name to Watch for Pitt Basketball Assistant Job

Posted Apr 11, 2018
Who will Jeff Capel hire to be his assistant coaches at Pitt? Few names have been mentioned, but Jason Capel, Jeff's younger brother, is someone who could become a Panthers assistant. Capel, 38, is a former player at UNC and former head coach at Appalachian State (2010-14), where he went 53-70. Since then, Capel has worked as a sports broadcaster. (Pittsburgh Sports Now)

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