ACC releases Pitt basketball’s conference schedule

The Atlantic Coast Conference released the Pitt men’s basketball team’s 2013-2014 conference schedule Tuesday.

The Panthers inaugural season in the ACC presents new challenges for players and coaches alike. National powerhouse Duke Blue Devils will visit the Petersen Events Center in the first matchup between the two teams since 2007 at Madison Square Garden.

Pitt will play all 10 conference opponents once, and will play four of the 14 at home and on the road.

The Panthers will also host Clemson, Florida State, Maryland, North Carolina State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Syracuse.

In-conference away games include Clemson, Boston College, Maryland, Miami, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Notre Dame and Syracuse.

The conference season culminates in Greensboro, N.C. for the ACC Tournament on March 12-16.