University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Associate Head Coach
Ricardo Greer returned to Pitt in April of 2026 as associate head coach for the Pitt men’s basketball program, bringing with him an impressive résumé as one of the most decorated players in Panther history and a wealth of professional and coaching experience.
A 2001 Pitt graduate, Greer was a standout forward for the Panthers from 1997–2001, finishing his collegiate career among the school’s all-time leaders in scoring and rebounding. A two-time All-Big East selection and the 1999–2000 Big East Most Improved Player, he averaged more than 18 points per game as a junior and nearly 17 as a senior, leading Pitt through one of its most successful eras in the Big East. During his tenure, he became one of the program’s most versatile four-year starters and earned multiple conference honors.
Following his Pitt career, Greer enjoyed a long and accomplished professional playing career internationally, playing for top level teams in France, Ukraine, Croatia and Great Britain. He was named first team all-league in the French Pro-A league three times, is a five-time French Pro-League All-Star and won the Pro A League MVP in 2010. He also led his teams to championships in 2005 and 2008, earning Finals MVP honors for the first title.
Greer began his coaching career at UCF in 2015 as the director of player development before being hired as an assistant coach at Dayton in 2017. He was promoted to associate head coach in May of 2021, a role he retained until his return to Pitt.
Off the court, Greer is known for his dedication to mentoring young players and his deep ties to Pitt basketball. He and his wife, Misty, are the parents of two children, Ricardo Jr. (RJ) and Maddison, continuing a family legacy rooted in the sport and the Panther community.
