Pitt Men's Basketball to Host Talented Transfer Guard

Charleston Southern's A'lahn Sumler to visit Pitt this Tuesday

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:51am

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Pitt's men's basketball team is looking to rebuild its roster for the 2026-27 season, and the coaching staff has scheduled an official visit with Charleston Southern transfer guard A'lahn Sumler. Sumler, a 6'4" junior, averaged 18.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game last season, earning a spot on the All-Big South First Team.

Why it matters

With several players leaving the program through the transfer portal and graduation, Pitt has a lot of roster spots to fill. Securing a talented transfer like Sumler could be a big boost for the Panthers as they look to rebuild and compete in the ACC next season.

The details

Sumler has also received interest from a number of other high-major programs, including Iowa State, Kansas, UConn, Vanderbilt, and Ohio State. Last season, he shot 48% from the field and 39.6% from 3-point range, showcasing his scoring ability. Pitt will be conducting zoom calls and possibly additional official visits this weekend as they work to quickly fill out their roster for the upcoming season.

  • Sumler will make an official visit to Pitt this coming Tuesday (April 15, 2026).
  • In the 2025-26 season, Sumler averaged 18.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game for Charleston Southern.

The players

A'lahn Sumler

A 6'4" junior guard who played for Charleston Southern last season, averaging 18.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He was named to the All-Big South First Team.

Jeff Capel

The head coach of the Pitt men's basketball team, who is looking to rebuild the roster for the 2026-27 season.

Jay Kuntz

The general manager of the Pitt men's basketball team, who is working with Coach Capel to fill out the roster for next season.

Jonathan Powell

A 6'6" wing who is a transfer from North Carolina, where he averaged 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game last season.

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What they’re saying

“Charleston Southern junior A'lahn Sumler has been playing out of his mind. In the last 3 games he is averaging over 30 PPG & 7 APG while shooting 56.9% FG, 53.6% 3FG. One of the best guards in the country”

— Dylan Lutey, Rising Ballers Network

What’s next

The Pitt coaching staff will be conducting additional zoom calls and possibly official visits over the weekend as they work to quickly fill out the roster for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Pitt has a lot of work to do to rebuild its roster for next season, but securing a talented transfer like A'lahn Sumler could be a big step in the right direction. Sumler's scoring ability and all-around game make him an attractive target for the Panthers as they look to compete in the ACC.