4-star SG Anthony Felesi decommits from Pitt Panthers

Highly-touted Utah recruit backs out of prior commitment to Panthers

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:06pm

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Orem (Utah) Utah Prep four-star shooting guard Anthony Felesi has decommitted from the University of Pittsburgh, according to DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony. Felesi, the No. 40 overall prospect and No. 11 SG in the 2026 recruiting cycle, had committed to Pitt in October 2025 and signed with the ACC program the following month.

Why it matters

Felesi's decommitment is a significant blow to Pitt's 2026 recruiting class, which was ranked in the top 15 nationally. The Panthers were counting on Felesi, the top recruit in Utah, to be a key part of their future plans, and his departure leaves them with just two remaining signees in the class.

The details

Felesi, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound shooting guard, had been one of three Pitt signees in the 2026 cycle. The blue-chip prospect was expected to make an immediate impact for the Panthers, but he has now decided to reopen his recruitment and explore other options.

  • Felesi committed to Pitt on October 27, 2025.
  • Felesi signed with Pitt the following month in November 2025.
  • Felesi's decommitment was announced on April 7, 2026.

The players

Anthony Felesi

A 4-star shooting guard from Orem, Utah who was previously committed to the University of Pittsburgh.

Jeff Capel

The head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team, who was set to have Felesi as part of his 2026 recruiting class.

Jonathan Givony

An analyst for DraftExpress who reported on Felesi's decommitment from Pitt.

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What they’re saying

“'I believe that it was a great decision, and I feel great about it. I feel blessed and can't wait to get to Pittsburgh and make some things happen.'”

— Anthony Felesi

What’s next

Felesi will now explore other college basketball programs as he looks to find the best fit for his next step. Pitt will need to quickly pivot and try to find a replacement for Felesi in its 2026 recruiting class.

The takeaway

The loss of a top-40 national recruit like Felesi is a significant setback for Pitt's basketball program, which was hoping he would be a key part of its future. This decommitment highlights the challenges of recruiting and retaining elite talent, even for Power 5 programs.