New AP, Coaches Polls Released: Is Pitt Ranked?
Title: New AP, Coaches Polls Released: Is Pitt Ranked? The AP Poll and USA Today Coaches Poll were released, and Pitt is not ranked despite a strong 12-2 record. Pitt received the highest number of votes among unranked teams in the AP Poll with 91 votes. In the USA Today Coaches Poll, Pitt ranked third for unranked teams in terms of votes received. Pitt is currently positioned at No. 15 in the NCAA's NET rankings. The Panthers have secured three Quad 1 and 2 wins against Ohio State, West Virginia, and LSU this season. Pitt will face No. 4 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 7, with the game broadcasted on ESPN. Last year, Pitt defeated Duke at the same venue, but key players from that game are no longer on the team. Pitt is experiencing its best start under head coach Jeff Capel, holding a 12-2 overall record and 3-0 in the ACC. Duke, sharing a 12-2 record with Pitt, is ranked second in the NCAA's NET rankings and has two losses against top-ranked teams. Duke boasts a strong defense, ranking sixth nationally by allowing an average of 59 points per game.
Original Article: https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2025/01/06/ap-poll-coaches-poll-college-basketball/
Original Article Author: George Michalowski
