How Did Win Over Cal Affect Pitt’s NET Ranking?
Title: How Did Win Over Cal Affect Pitt's NET Ranking? Pitt defeated California 86-74, starting the year 2025 strong despite missing key players Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn. Jaland Lowe, Beebah Cummings, and Cam Corhen were pivotal in the victory, scoring 27, 15, and 19 points, respectively. The Panthers were favored to win by 14 points prior to the game, but still managed a 12-point victory. Following the win, Pitt's NET ranking dropped from No. 10 to No. 13. The top nine teams in the NET rankings remained unchanged after the game, while Illinois, Oregon, and Maryland surpassed Pitt. The win against California is categorized as a Quad 3 victory, with Cal ranked No. 122 nationally. For the win to retain its Quad 3 status, California must finish the season above No. 161 in the rankings. The NCAA's NET ranking system was adopted in 2018, and ongoing evaluations have confirmed its effectiveness. Dan Gavitt, the NCAA's senior vice president of basketball, expressed confidence in the NET system's precision and public understanding. Pitt's next game is against Stanford on Saturday, January 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/02/how-did-win-over-cal-affect-pitts-net-ranking/
Original Article Author: George Michalowski
