Wake Forest Travels to Raleigh to Face NC State in ACC Opener
12/29/2025 1:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
This is the first of two meetings between the Demon Deacons and Wolfpack this season.
RALEIGH, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball will begin the 18-game ACC slate on Wednesday afternoon, facing NC State in a road Big Four showdown at the Lenovo Center.
The contest is scheduled for a 12 noon tip and will air nationally on ESPN2.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell in its non-conference finale on Dec. 21, dropping a 98-67 result to No. 13 Vanderbilt at LJVM Coliseum.
Junior guard Myles Colvin recorded his first career double-double, finishing the game with a team-best 20 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, including four rebounds on the offensive glass. The Indianapolis native also added three steals and an assist while shooting 6-of-11 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris totaled 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, freshman guard Jaylen Cross recorded a career-high seven points, two rebounds and an assist across 13 minutes off the bench.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest men's basketball over the last four seasons has earned 47 victories in ACC play, fourth-most in the ACC during that span. The 47 ACC victories between the 2021-22 and 2024-25 seasons are most over a four-year span in program history as well.
Turning Them Over
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 204 turnovers so far this season, second-most in the ACC and top-25 nationally.
Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era
Myles In The Spotlight
Arriving at Wake Forest following two seasons at Purdue and an appearance in the 2024 NCAA National Championship, junior guard Myles Colvin has experienced a breakout campaign for the Demon Deacons.
After leading the ACC in bench points through the first month of the season, Colvin has been in the starting lineup since the team's victory over West Virginia on Dec. 6. Over Wake Forest's last four games, Colvin is averaging 18 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 60.5 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from three.
Against Queens, Colvin pieced together a record-breaking night en route to ACC Player of the Week and Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honors before hitting the go-ahead three in a victory over Longwood.
The Indianapolis native completed non-conference play with his first career double-double (20 points and 12 rebounds) against Vanderbilt.
Continued Point Production
Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 12 games while ranking tied for fourth in the ACC in points per game (19.9).
Additionally, Harris is one of only four ACC players – and one of just 12 nationally – averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer, Miami's Malik Reneau and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. Nationally, Harris also ranks seventh amongst all sophomores in points per game.
ACC Scoring Leaders
Sophomore Scoring Leaders (Nationally)
Series History: Wake Forest vs. NC State
NC State completed the non-conference portion of the schedule on Dec. 21 with a 14-point victory over Ole Miss, the Wolfpack's ninth win of the season.
Offensively, NC State has five players averaging double figures in scoring led by ACC Preseason Player of the Year Darrion Williams.
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on ESPN with Kevin Brown and Debbie Antonelli on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will host its ACC home opener on Saturday, Jan. 3 facing Virginia Tech for the first of two meetings with the Hokies this season.
Tip-off for the contest is 12 noon and will air nationwide on the ACC Network.
The contest is scheduled for a 12 noon tip and will air nationally on ESPN2.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell in its non-conference finale on Dec. 21, dropping a 98-67 result to No. 13 Vanderbilt at LJVM Coliseum.
Junior guard Myles Colvin recorded his first career double-double, finishing the game with a team-best 20 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, including four rebounds on the offensive glass. The Indianapolis native also added three steals and an assist while shooting 6-of-11 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
Sophomore guard Juke Harris totaled 19 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, freshman guard Jaylen Cross recorded a career-high seven points, two rebounds and an assist across 13 minutes off the bench.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest men's basketball over the last four seasons has earned 47 victories in ACC play, fourth-most in the ACC during that span. The 47 ACC victories between the 2021-22 and 2024-25 seasons are most over a four-year span in program history as well.
| Rank | Program | ACC Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 64 |
| 2. | North Carolina | 56 |
| 3. | Clemson | 51 |
| 4. | Virginia | 48 |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 47 |
| Most ACC Wins Over Four-Year Span | Years |
| 47 | 2021-25 |
| 46 | 1959-63 |
| 44 | 1993-97 |
| 44 | 2001-05 |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 204 turnovers so far this season, second-most in the ACC and top-25 nationally.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Florida State | 228 |
| 2. | Wake Forest | 204 |
| 3. | Stanford | 198 |
| 4. | Miami | 195 |
| 5. | SMU | 192 |
| Date | Opponent | Total Number Of Steals |
| Nov. 25, 2020 | Delaware State | 20 |
| Nov. 3, 2025 | American | 16 |
| Nov. 28, 2025 | Northeastern | 14 |
| Nov. 16, 2025 | UMass Lowell | 14 |
| Nov. 10, 2021 | William & Mary | 14 |
| March 8, 2025 | Georgia Tech | 13 |
Arriving at Wake Forest following two seasons at Purdue and an appearance in the 2024 NCAA National Championship, junior guard Myles Colvin has experienced a breakout campaign for the Demon Deacons.
After leading the ACC in bench points through the first month of the season, Colvin has been in the starting lineup since the team's victory over West Virginia on Dec. 6. Over Wake Forest's last four games, Colvin is averaging 18 points and eight rebounds per game while shooting 60.5 percent from the field and 47.6 percent from three.
Against Queens, Colvin pieced together a record-breaking night en route to ACC Player of the Week and Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honors before hitting the go-ahead three in a victory over Longwood.
The Indianapolis native completed non-conference play with his first career double-double (20 points and 12 rebounds) against Vanderbilt.
Continued Point Production
Sophomore guard Juke Harris continues to pace the Demon Deacons in scoring this season, as he's reached a double-digit scoring total in all 12 games while ranking tied for fourth in the ACC in points per game (19.9).
Additionally, Harris is one of only four ACC players – and one of just 12 nationally – averaging 19 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer, Miami's Malik Reneau and North Carolina's Caleb Wilson. Nationally, Harris also ranks seventh amongst all sophomores in points per game.
ACC Scoring Leaders
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 23.3 |
| 2. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 22.8 |
| 3. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 20.4 |
| T4. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 19.9 |
| T4. | Boopie Miller | SMU | 19.9 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Nolan Minessale | Saint Thomas | 22.3 |
| 2. | Labaron Philon Jr. | Alabama | 21.9 |
| 3. | Cameron Carr | Baylor | 21.7 |
| T4. | Christian Anderson | Texas Tech | 20.6 |
| T4. | Hamad Mousa | Cal Poly | 20.6 |
| 6. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 20.0 |
| 7. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 19.9 |
- All-Time Record vs. NC State: 110-150
- Last Matchup: Feb. 22, 2025 (NC State won 85-73)
NC State completed the non-conference portion of the schedule on Dec. 21 with a 14-point victory over Ole Miss, the Wolfpack's ninth win of the season.
Offensively, NC State has five players averaging double figures in scoring led by ACC Preseason Player of the Year Darrion Williams.
Television Information
Wednesday's game will air on ESPN with Kevin Brown and Debbie Antonelli on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will host its ACC home opener on Saturday, Jan. 3 facing Virginia Tech for the first of two meetings with the Hokies this season.
Tip-off for the contest is 12 noon and will air nationwide on the ACC Network.
Players Mentioned
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