Pitt has been predicted to finish fifth in this year's Big East preseason poll, announced by the conference office this morning prior to Big East media day.
Louisville was an overwhelming favorite as the Big East favorite. The Cardinals received 24 of a possible 28 votes. South Florida received the other four votes.
2012 BIG EAST PRESEASON POLL 1. Louisville (24) 2. South Florida (4) 3. Rutgers 4. Cincinnati 5. Pittsburgh 6. Connecticut 7. Syracuse 8. Temple
