The Pitt men’s basketball team begins its ACC season on Saturday against the Miami Hurricanes. While Miami is still a Top 25 team, they’ve struggled a little as of late.
Only a few days ago, the Hurricanes were ranked No. 6 in the nation and were a perfect 9-0. But on Saturday, they were upset by unranked New Mexico State, 63-54, as part of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Then, playing in that event on Christmas, the Hurricanes defeated unranked Middle Tennessee - but barely. Miami ended up winning that game, 84-81, as Middle Tennessee hung with the Hurricanes all game.