Jeff Capel named ACC Coach of the Year

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pitt basketball coach Jeff Capel has been named the ACC's Coach of the Year.

Capel has led Pitt to a 21-win season with 14 of those wins coming in conference play.

Earned it. Congratulations @jeffcapel! Reflective of your leadership, staff and students-athletes! #LeadershipMatters #H2P https://t.co/Ao9oxlYTtz
— Heather Lyke (@Pitt_LykeAD) March 7, 2023

Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke called the announcement reflective of Capel's leadership, staff, and student-athletes.

It's unclear if the Panthers will qualify for the NCAA tournament or what type of seed they may land if they do get into the dance.

Pitt will play the winner of Florida State and Georgia Tech in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday afternoon in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports.

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