Vanderbilt’s Kevin Stallings to Replace Jamie Dixon at Pitt

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On Sunday University of Pittsburgh athletic director Scott Barnes announced a successor to longtime coach Jamie Dixon had been found. Vanderbilt’s Kevin Stallings was formerly introduced as the Panthers head coach at an afternoon news conference at the Petersen Events Center.

Both Barnes and Stallings commented on the hire via press release:

“Coach Stallings and I share the same vision for Pitt — playing in the Final Four,” said Barnes. “Kevin has a successful track record recruiting the ACC footprint and beyond, and is one of the best coaches in the country at building an offense around his talent. He plays a fun up-tempo style that players love and fans will enjoy. Kevin runs his program with impeccable character and has a high care factor and connection with his student-athletes. He is a Power Five conference coach whose experience and success will be immediate assets for our program.”

“I am extremely excited to join the University of Pittsburgh family,” said Stallings. “Pitt has a tremendous basketball tradition and I am looking forward to building on the excellent foundation that is in place on the court and in the classroom. The city of Pittsburgh is outstanding and I have a great deal of respect for the people that make it such a special place. I look forward to seeing their support along with that of the Oakland Zoo next season at the Petersen Events Center.”