Saturday, March 9
Winston-Salem, N.C.
6:00 p.m.
Wake Forest University
vs
Clemson
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh
Deacs to Bring in Clemson Tigers for Regular-Season Finale
3/8/2024 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest men's basketball (18-12, 10-9) has officially reached its final test of the 2023-24 regular season, as the team will host Clemson (21-9, 11-8) on Saturday evening (March 9) inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Action will get underway at 6 p.m. ET and be shown on ACC Network.
Saturday is set to include 'Senior and Graduates Day' for the Demon Deacons, as veteran players Andrew Carr and Damari Monsanto, along with head manager John Kimball, will all be honored in a pregame ceremony. Senior and graduate members of band, cheer and dance will be recognized at halftime.
The Deacs are coming off a Tuesday night matchup against Georgia Tech earlier in the week.
Wake Forest requests that all fans in attendance at the game adhere to all Athletics events rules and protocols. This includes all postgame procedures that allow for the competing student-athletes, coaches, and officials to exit the court safely.
Last Time Out
Playing against the Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, the Deacons competed in a toe-to-toe contest before ultimately falling short, 70-69.
Junior guard Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with a game-high 22 points while also adding four rebounds and three assists. His Tuesday performance involved a 14th 20-point game of the year and ninth in conference play.
Cameron Hildreth provided effort on both ends to contribute 17 points and four steals – leading all individuals in the latter category and posting a 54.5 field goal percentage.
Kevin Miller finished with 12 points in 32 minutes played. Big man Efton Reid III chipped in 11 points (5-of-8 shooting) and a team-best six rebounds.
The Deacs were solid at the free throw line, making 17 of 20 attempts (85.0 percent). In the second half, the team shot 55.2 percent from the floor. Additionally, Wake Forest outscored the Yellow Jackets in the paint, 38-22.
Stepping to the Charity Stripe
Wake Forest is one of two ACC teams (along with Virginia Tech) to have three players rank inside the top 15 for free-throw percentage within the league:
That trio has aided in steadying the team as the ACC's best from the stripe, holding a league-leading .800 percentage that also ranks third nationally.
This season has seen 17 separate occasions in which the Deacs shot 80 percent in free throw attempts
2023-24 Wake Forest Best ACC Free-Throw Shooting Performances (Min. 10 Attempts)
Cam Recently
In the team's past five games, Cameron Hildreth has been efficient in shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and adding 11 steals while committing only seven total turnovers:
Home Numbers
The Deacons have been dominant in a number of home categories among ACC teams over the last three seasons including scoring:
Wake Forest has also shot over 100 more free throws attempts and free throws made at home than any other team since the start of the 2021-22 season:
The Deacs have also been elite from three at home in the last three years:
Series History
Versus Clemson
Series: Wake Forest leads 101-67
Last: Jan. 17, 2023
Result: W, 87-77
The Scout
Having defeated Syracuse in a 90-75 victory at home on Tuesday (March 5), Clemson has won four of its last five. The Tigers are tied with Pitt for fourth in the conference standings.
Senior center PJ Hall stands second in scoring among all league players (18.8 ppg) and graduate guard Joseph Girard is 11th (15.8 ppg). Girard also stands as the conference leader in three-point field goal percentage (.431) and free throw percentage (.955). Ian Schieffelin leads the team on the boards with 9.7 rebounds per night, a mark that is second in the ACC. The Loganville, Georgia, native chips in just under 10 points per game while Chase Hunter adds 12.4. Hall additionally averages seven rebounds and 1.6 blocks per outing.
Clemson rests within the top three in a few team statistical categories for conference members:
Ticket Information
Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest is 46-6 inside LJVM Coliseum. During that time, Wake Forest won 15-straight games on its floor, which was the longest home-win streak since the Deacs went 22-0 during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. With the Jan. 17, 2023, win over Clemson, head coach Steve Forbes has defeated every ACC team at least once in less than three seasons.
In an effort to create the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest has two package options for fans.
Up Next
Wake Forest will prepare for the start of the 2024 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, held at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. this year (March 12-16).
The event's bracket will be finalized Saturday March 9 when all regular-season competition concludes. The game schedule, according to seed placement, can be found here.
Tickets are now available – buy yours today to support the Deacs in D.C.!
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest men's basketball (18-12, 10-9) has officially reached its final test of the 2023-24 regular season, as the team will host Clemson (21-9, 11-8) on Saturday evening (March 9) inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Action will get underway at 6 p.m. ET and be shown on ACC Network.
Saturday is set to include 'Senior and Graduates Day' for the Demon Deacons, as veteran players Andrew Carr and Damari Monsanto, along with head manager John Kimball, will all be honored in a pregame ceremony. Senior and graduate members of band, cheer and dance will be recognized at halftime.
The Deacs are coming off a Tuesday night matchup against Georgia Tech earlier in the week.
Wake Forest requests that all fans in attendance at the game adhere to all Athletics events rules and protocols. This includes all postgame procedures that allow for the competing student-athletes, coaches, and officials to exit the court safely.
Last Time Out
Playing against the Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, the Deacons competed in a toe-to-toe contest before ultimately falling short, 70-69.
Junior guard Hunter Sallis led Wake Forest with a game-high 22 points while also adding four rebounds and three assists. His Tuesday performance involved a 14th 20-point game of the year and ninth in conference play.
Cameron Hildreth provided effort on both ends to contribute 17 points and four steals – leading all individuals in the latter category and posting a 54.5 field goal percentage.
Kevin Miller finished with 12 points in 32 minutes played. Big man Efton Reid III chipped in 11 points (5-of-8 shooting) and a team-best six rebounds.
The Deacs were solid at the free throw line, making 17 of 20 attempts (85.0 percent). In the second half, the team shot 55.2 percent from the floor. Additionally, Wake Forest outscored the Yellow Jackets in the paint, 38-22.
Stepping to the Charity Stripe
Wake Forest is one of two ACC teams (along with Virginia Tech) to have three players rank inside the top 15 for free-throw percentage within the league:
- Kevin Miller – 7th (83.0 percent)
- Cameron Hildreth – 10th (81.1 percent)
- Andrew Carr – 15th (79.3 percent)
That trio has aided in steadying the team as the ACC's best from the stripe, holding a league-leading .800 percentage that also ranks third nationally.
This season has seen 17 separate occasions in which the Deacs shot 80 percent in free throw attempts
2023-24 Wake Forest Best ACC Free-Throw Shooting Performances (Min. 10 Attempts)
- Versus Georgia Tech (3/5/24): 17-of-20 (.850)
- At Notre Dame (2/27/24): 8-of-10 (.800)
- Versus Pitt (2/20/24): 19-of-20 (.950)
- Versus NC State (2/10/24): 17-of-21 (.810)
- At Georgia Tech (2/6/24): 17-of-17 (1.00)
- At Pitt (1/31/24): 10-of-12 (.833)
- Versus Louisville (1/20/24): 10-of-12 (.833)
- At Florida State (1/9/24): 17-of-21 (.810)
- At Boston College (1/2/24): 12-of-13 (.923)
- Versus Virginia Tech (12/30/23): 19-of-21 (.905)
Cam Recently
In the team's past five games, Cameron Hildreth has been efficient in shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and adding 11 steals while committing only seven total turnovers:
- Versus Georgia Tech (3/5/24): 17 points, .545 FG%, four steals
- At Virginia Tech (3/2/24): 12 points, .571 FG%, four assists
- At Notre Dame (2/27/24): 15 points, .500 FG%, eight rebounds
- Versus No. 8 Duke (2/24/24): 12 points, .875 FT%, four rebounds, three steals
- Versus Pitt (2/20/24): 13 points, .750 FG%, .875 FT%, five rebounds, five assists, three steals
Home Numbers
The Deacons have been dominant in a number of home categories among ACC teams over the last three seasons including scoring:
| Rank | Team | Home Scoring |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 82.3 PPG |
| 2. | Miami (FL) | 81.6 PPG |
| 3. | North Carolina | 81.1 PPG |
| 4. | Duke | 80.8 PPG |
| 5. | Syracuse | 79.8 PPG |
Wake Forest has also shot over 100 more free throws attempts and free throws made at home than any other team since the start of the 2021-22 season:
| Rank | Team | Home FTs Att. | FTs Made | Pct. |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 1,182 | 909 | .769 |
| 3. | North Carolina | 1,021 | 773 | .757 |
| 2. | Pitt | 1,026 | 744 | .725 |
| 5. | Syracuse | 999 | 744 | .745 |
| 5. | Duke | 969 | 732 | .755 |
- Wake Forest's home free throws attempted is second nationally during that time period.
The Deacs have also been elite from three at home in the last three years:
| Rank | Team | Home 3s Made | Threes Att. | Pct. |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 467 | 1,219 | .383 |
| 2. | Notre Dame | 456 | 1,281 | .356 |
| 3. | Virginia Tech | 434 | 1,122 | .387 |
| 4. | Duke | 427 | 1,138 | .375 |
| 5. | Miami (FL) | 421 | 1,110 | .379 |
Series History
Versus Clemson
Series: Wake Forest leads 101-67
Last: Jan. 17, 2023
Result: W, 87-77
The Scout
Having defeated Syracuse in a 90-75 victory at home on Tuesday (March 5), Clemson has won four of its last five. The Tigers are tied with Pitt for fourth in the conference standings.
Senior center PJ Hall stands second in scoring among all league players (18.8 ppg) and graduate guard Joseph Girard is 11th (15.8 ppg). Girard also stands as the conference leader in three-point field goal percentage (.431) and free throw percentage (.955). Ian Schieffelin leads the team on the boards with 9.7 rebounds per night, a mark that is second in the ACC. The Loganville, Georgia, native chips in just under 10 points per game while Chase Hunter adds 12.4. Hall additionally averages seven rebounds and 1.6 blocks per outing.
Clemson rests within the top three in a few team statistical categories for conference members:
- Field Goal Percentage – 3rd (.471)
- Free Throw Percentage – 3rd (.786)
- Field Goal Percentage Defense – 3rd (.413)
- Assists – 3rd (14.9/game)
- Three-Point Field Goals Made – 3rd (8.47/game)
Ticket Information
Since the start of the 2021-22 season, Wake Forest is 46-6 inside LJVM Coliseum. During that time, Wake Forest won 15-straight games on its floor, which was the longest home-win streak since the Deacs went 22-0 during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. With the Jan. 17, 2023, win over Clemson, head coach Steve Forbes has defeated every ACC team at least once in less than three seasons.
In an effort to create the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest has two package options for fans.
- Bojangles 4-Packs: A fan favorite from Wake Forest football is now available for all Wake Forest men's basketball games (with the exception of the Duke game on Feb. 24). Bojangles 4-Packs include four tickets and a parking pass to a game as well as a $20 Bojangles gift card and give you the greatest value starting at $79.
- FLEX Plan: New this season, Wake Forest will offer a single FLEX plan for Wake Forest men's basketball games that includes 10 admissions to be used in any combination throughout the season (with the exception of the Duke game on Feb. 24). These FLEX plans start at just $199. Whether you use all 10 tickets at one game or one ticket across 10 games, the FLEX plan gives fans the ultimate flexibility to watch the Demon Deacons on the schedule that works best for them
Visit GoDeacs.com/tickets to shop all men's basketball ticket options.
Up Next
Wake Forest will prepare for the start of the 2024 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament, held at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. this year (March 12-16).
The event's bracket will be finalized Saturday March 9 when all regular-season competition concludes. The game schedule, according to seed placement, can be found here.
Tickets are now available – buy yours today to support the Deacs in D.C.!
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