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Pitt Women's Basketball Hires New Head Coach

Originally posted on Pittsburgh Panthers on SI
By Dominic Campbell | Last updated Mar 23, 2026 1:04 PM ET

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers women's basketball program needs someone to bring winning back to the city and they have their new head coach.

Pitt has hired College of Charleston head coach Robin Harmony as the next head coach for women's basketball, according to Talia Goodman of On3. Harmony will serve as the 11th head coach of the Panthers, as they head into the 53rd season in the program's existence.

Harmony replaces former Panthers head coach Tory Verdi, who accrued a record of 29-66 (.305) and 8-46 in ACC play (.148) during his three seasons with the program.

Verdi is also the subject of a lawsuit from six former players during his time at Pitt, alleging he created an environment of hostility, psychologically abused the players and punished them when they spoke up.

BREAKING: Pittsburgh has hired Charleston’s Robin Harmony as their next head women’s basketball coach, sources told @On3.

Harmony just led Charleston to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history and finished 27-6 overall.

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— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) March 23, 2026

Harmony had spent the past seven seasons in charge of the Cougars, leading them to a 122-81 record (.601) and 66-50 (.569) in the Colonial.

She led them to four winning seasons, including three straight 20+ win seasons and postseason berths. She also guided them to the Colonial regular season title and the Conference Championship, giving them their first NCAA Tournament bid in program history.

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