ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Pittsburgh rises, Virginia, Florida State & Miami fall
By Scott Roche
. 16-9. 6. ACC. . . . . 448. 8-6 ACC
Two losses last week to Duke and Virginia didn't help the Demon Deacons NCAA Tournament hopes as even one win away from home would have helped, but they get another shot at the Blue Devils at home this week.
Last week: No. 4
Games this week: Feb. 20 vs. Pittsburgh, Feb. 24 vs. Duke
7-7 ACC. 17-8. . . . ACC. . 432. 5.
The Tigers beat Miami at home, but suffered a loss to the Wolfpack Saturday night. Regardless, they are still in a good spot for an NCAA Tournament berth.
Last week: No. 5
Games this week: Feb. 21 at Georgia Tech, Feb. 24 vs. Florida State
8-6 ACC. 444. ACC. . 17-8. . . . . 4
The biggest jump this week comes from the Panthers who stunned the ACC last week going into Charlottesville and came away with an impressive 11-point win. They then took care of Louisville at home. If there is a team peaking at the right time, it's Pittsburgh.
Last week: No. 9
Games this week: Feb. 20 at Wake Forest, Feb. 24 vs. Virginia Tech