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ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Virginia finishes on top, UNC in 2nd

By Jerran Anderson

SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates a three point basket during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia defeats Syracuse 79-53. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - MARCH 04: De'Andre Hunter #12 of the Virginia Cavaliers celebrates a three point basket during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on March 4, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia defeats Syracuse 79-53. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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15. Pittsburgh Panthers (12-18) (2-15 ACC)

Last rank: 15th (↔)

The Pittsburgh Panthers have lost 13 games and counting entering the final weekend of the ACC regular season. They’ve lost their last three contests by 13 points or more, including a 73-49 defeat at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers this past Saturday. The Panthers trailed the Miami Hurricanes, 36-31, at halftime on Tuesday night but were unable to make a run late to turn it into a victory.

It’s been a learning experience for first-year head coach Jeff Capel and company in 2018-19. The expectations weren’t too high for the Panthers coming in, so winning two more games than they did in 2017-18 is a bonus.

Pittsburgh will meet the conference’s other team on a losing streak, Notre Dame, this Saturday in their final conference game of the regular season. If they can get a third victory, it should give them some confidence heading into the ACC Conference Tournament.