The Panthers (11-2, 2-0 ACC) own a four-game win streak as they host the Cardinal (9-4, 1-1). Pittsburgh plays its second straight ACC newcomer after beating California 86-74. Maxime Raynaud (STAN) averages 20.8 points and 11.9 rebounds per outing.
Unbeaten ACC sides duel as the Blue Devils (12-2, 4-0) host the Panthers (12-2, 3-0). Last season, Pittsburgh scored just its third win in 14 tries against Duke since joining the ACC. Duke has won eight in a row, while Pitt has claimed five straight.
The Golden Bears play the Panthers for the first time as ACC equals. Pittsburgh knocked California out of the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2002. Pittsburgh won its final three games in 2024 behind Ishmael Leggett's 19 points per game.