Pitt enters Saturday’s matchup against Wake Forest with momentum on its side, having won two straight games following a rough stretch in ACC play. Meanwhile, the Demon Deacons are hoping to bounce back at home after dropping consecutive games. The Panthers (14-6, 5-4 ACC) responded to a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins, defeating Syracuse 77-73 last Saturday and taking down North Carolina 73-65 on Tuesday. Their late-game execution against the Tar Heels—outscoring them 14-2 over the final five minutes—highlighted their ability to lock in defensively when it matters most. Head coach Jeff Capel emphasized that Pitt’s defense has been the key to their resurgence. Offensively, Pitt’s backcourt has been dynamic. Jaland Lowe has been on fire, averaging 20.2 points

Under first-year head coach Pat Kelsey, No. 21 Louisville (16-5, 9-1 ACC) is one of the biggest surprises in college basketball this season. After winning just 12 total games over the past two seasons, the Cardinals have already surpassed that total and are in the mix for an ACC regular-season title. A dominant 72-59 win over Wake Forest on Tuesday extended Louisville’s winning streak to 10 games, its longest since the 2019-20 season. That defensive focus has been a game-changer. Kelsey’s aggressive, pressure-based system has turned Louisville into a top-tier defensive team, an identity shift that has fueled its rise in the ACC standings. Georgia Tech (9-12, 3-7 ACC) has been competitive but has struggled to close out games. Tuesday’s

Auburn continues to hold firm as the nation’s top-ranked team, but the Tigers will need to be at their best once again when they visit No. 23 Ole Miss in a high-stakes SEC showdown on Saturday. The Rebels already have a top-five win under their belt this season and will look to add another against the conference’s frontrunner. Auburn (19-1, 7-0 SEC) has battled through the best the SEC has to offer, but Bruce Pearl’s squad remains unbeaten in conference play. The Tigers have faced stiff competition over the past two weeks, narrowly edging out then-No. 23 Georgia and then-No. 6 Tennessee. Auburn’s success largely comes down to the dominance of Johni Broome, who is making a strong case for

For the first time since 1970, Virginia (10-11, 3-7 ACC) and Virginia Tech (9-12, 4-6 ACC) enter their annual rivalry matchup with both teams holding losing records. Despite their struggles, both programs are coming off crucial road wins and will look to build momentum as they meet on Saturday in Charlottesville. Virginia has won two of its last three games, fueled by elite three-point shooting, while Virginia Tech has won three of its last six, led by Tobi Lawal’s dominant inside play. With five weeks remaining in the ACC regular season, this game is a pivotal moment for both teams to salvage their seasons and improve their conference standing. Virginia has struggled for much of the season, but the Cavaliers