Nick DiPillo went 58-8 in three season as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Scranton.

After a short but successful stint at the University of Scranton, Nick DiPillo is headed back to Division I to join Lance White's staff at the University of Pittsburgh.

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The University of Pittsburgh announced DiPillo's hiring on Tuesday afternoon.

"I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity to join Coach White's staff at Pitt," said DiPillo in the press release. "This program has a world of potential, can offer a championship level experience on and off the court and is on the cusp of doing some great things. I'm so thankful and excited to have the chance to impact the program and contribute to its growth."

The Panthers were 11-19, 2-16 in the ACC last season, but improved over their 5-26 finish in 2019-20.

Meanwhile, Scranton will look for its fourth new head coach since Mike Strong retired at the end of the 2014 season. Deanna Klingman went 24-4 in her lone season and then Trevor Woodruff took over the program and went 113-10 in four seasons before landing the head job at Division I Bucknell. DiPillo filled the coaching post for three seasons.

Through all of those changes, Scranton continues to win. Setting aside the COVID-shortened 2021-22 season, the Lady Royals have won 24 or more games and made the NCAA Tournament every season since Strong's retirement. That success continued with DiPillo who won three Landmark Conference titles and extended Scranton's run to seven straight. Last season, the Lady Royals reached the NCAA Tournament's Round of 16 before losing to New York University. Scranton finished the season 27-3 and ranked No. 13.

"While I am excited about what lies ahead, I'll always be thankful for my time at Scranton," DiPillo said in the Scranton release announcing his departure. "The student-athletes, the administration and the people are what makes Scranton such a special place. I'm very proud of all the things we accomplished during my time here and I have no doubt that the tradition of excellence which was established long prior to my arrival, will continue moving forward."

The University will launch a national search to fill the position.