Pitt Basketball Signs 2025 Commitment

How Capel and his staff continue to rebuild the Pitt Basketball program

What It Means

After securing their first commitment in the 2024 recruiting class, Jeff Capel and his coaching staff have now secured their first commitment in the 2025 recruiting class. On Friday afternoon, 2025 power forward Daemarion "Dae Dae" Jenkins committed to the Panthers over offers from the likes of Maryland, West Virginia, Illinois, and several others.

Jenkins is a 6'8", 220-pound forward from Life Center Academy in Burlington, New Jersey. He is a consensus four-star recruit and is ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the 2025 class by 247Sports.

Jenkins is a skilled big man who can score inside and out. He has good size and strength, and he is also a good rebounder and defender. He is a versatile player who can play multiple positions, and he is a good fit for Capel's up-tempo style of play.

Jenkins is the first commitment in the 2025 class for Capel and his staff. It is a good start to the class, and it shows that Capel is making progress in rebuilding the Pitt Basketball program.

What's Next

With Jenkins now in the fold, Capel and his staff will continue to recruit the top players in the 2025 class. They are expected to sign a few more players in the coming months, and they are hoping to put together a top-25 recruiting class.

The Panthers are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 11-21 overall and 6-14 in the ACC. However, Capel is confident that the team is headed in the right direction. He has brought in a lot of talented players in the past two recruiting classes, and he is excited about the future of the program.

Impact on Pitt Basketball

Jenkins is a talented player who has the potential to be a star at Pitt. He is a versatile big man who can score inside and out, and he is also a good rebounder and defender. He is a good fit for Capel's up-tempo style of play, and he should be a key contributor for the Panthers in the years to come.

Jenkins' commitment is a sign that Capel is making progress in rebuilding the Pitt Basketball program. Capel has brought in a lot of talented players in the past two recruiting classes, and he is hoping to put together a top-25 recruiting class in 2025. The Panthers are coming off a disappointing season, but Capel is confident that the team is headed in the right direction. With Jenkins now in the fold, the future looks bright for Pitt Basketball.