Pitt basketball’s top 5 ACC games to mark on your calendar
By Brett Tunno
![Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Jamel Artis (1) heads up court on a fast break against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. PITT won 72-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers forward Jamel Artis (1) heads up court on a fast break against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. PITT won 72-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/a924c35a6877bc5bcc13d54ca1356e2bae6ddc716761094fee9824301f3b282e.jpg)
If Pitt can defeat Georgia Tech and a tough Notre Dame team on the road, the Panthers will travel to the KFC Yum! Center with a 14-1 record to meet the currently No. 18 ranked Louisville Cardinals.
Head coach Rick Pitino has had the Panthers number of late, so this will be a true road test for a Pitt team that looks to be turning the corner. If Pitt wants to soar up the rankings, a road win against Louisville will help that cause.
Though Pitino has been dealing with an NCAA scandal, it has not phased his team. Louisville lost to Michigan State by 4 and Kentucky by 2, but currently have an 11-2 record. 6-foot-6 senior guard Damion Lee leads the Cardinals with 18.1 ppg, while senior guard Trey Lewis scores 14.2 ppg, and 6-foot-10 sophomore center Chinanu Onuaku averages 9.5 ppg and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Next: 4. @ Miami Tuesday, February 9th 7PM