Wake Forest Athletics
Saturday, January 24
Durham, N.C.
12 p.m
Wake Forest University
at
Duke
Photo by: Seth Seebaugh / Wake Forest Athletics
Wake Forest, No. 5 Duke Meet For Saturday Afternoon Tip
1/23/2026 12:07:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons and Blue Devils will tip-off at 12 noon from Cameron Indoor Stadium.
DURHAM, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball is set for its third Big Four road game of the season and fifth overall against a ranked opponent on Saturday afternoon, as the Demon Deacons are set to face No. 5 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 12 p.m. and will air nationwide on The CW.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell in a Tuesday night showdown with SMU by a final of 91-79 on Tuesday evening at LJVM Coliseum.
Three Demon Deacons ended the game in double figures, with sophomore guard Juke Harris leading the team with 27 points on 10-of-17 (58.8 percent) shooting, including going 5-for-7 from three-point range. The Sailsbury, N.C., native also recorded a team-high six rebounds, as well as three assists, three steals and a pair of blocks.
Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers finished the game with 19 points while shooting at an efficient 54.5 percent clip and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. The Charleston, S.C., native also added four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 49 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
Turning Them Over
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 295 turnovers forced so far this season, most in the ACC.
Most Steals In Single Game In Steve Forbes Era
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 19 games while ranking fourth in the ACC in points per game (20.5).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 14.4 points per game this year ranks as the second-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just eight nationally – averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
ACC Scoring Leaders
Series History: Wake Forest vs. Duke
Duke enters Saturday's matchup leading the ACC with a 6-0 conference record. Overall, Duke is 17-1 on the season after joining Wake Forest as the only ACC programs over the last two years to sweep the California trip.
Individually, the Blue Devils are led by freshman Cameron Boozer who has earned four ACC Player of the Week selections and seven ACC Freshman of the Week nods.
Television Information
Saturday's game will air on The CW with Tom Werme and Mike Gminski on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will play its final road game of the month of January on Tuesday evening at Pitt.
Tip-off if scheduled for 6 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on the ACC Network.
Tip-off for the contest is scheduled for 12 p.m. and will air nationwide on The CW.
Last Time Out
Wake Forest fell in a Tuesday night showdown with SMU by a final of 91-79 on Tuesday evening at LJVM Coliseum.
Three Demon Deacons ended the game in double figures, with sophomore guard Juke Harris leading the team with 27 points on 10-of-17 (58.8 percent) shooting, including going 5-for-7 from three-point range. The Sailsbury, N.C., native also recorded a team-high six rebounds, as well as three assists, three steals and a pair of blocks.
Senior forward Tre'Von Spillers finished the game with 19 points while shooting at an efficient 54.5 percent clip and a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. The Charleston, S.C., native also added four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks.
Deacs In ACC Play
Wake Forest's 49 total wins in ACC play since the beginning of the 2021-22 season are fifth-most in the conference during that span.
| Rank | Program | ACC Wins Since 2021-22 | ACC Winning Percentage Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 70 | 81.4% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 58 | 68.6% |
| 3. | Clemson | 57 | 65.5% |
| 4. | Virginia | 53 | 61.6% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 49 | 57.0% |
Wake Forest's active defense has recorded 295 turnovers forced so far this season, most in the ACC.
| Rank | ACC School | Total Turnovers Forced |
| 1. | Wake Forest | 295 |
| 2. | Florida State | 293 |
| 3. | NC State | 272 |
| 4. | Miami | 271 |
| 5. | Virginia Tech | 264 |
| 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 |
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 19 games while ranking fourth in the ACC in points per game (20.5).
After averaging 6.1 points per game as a freshman, Harris' 14.4 points per game this year ranks as the second-highest increase year-over-year in the nation.
Additionally, Harris is one of only two ACC players – and one of just eight nationally – averaging 20 points and 6 rebounds per game this season, joining Duke's Cameron Boozer.
Scoring Increase Leaders (Nationally)
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game Increase |
| 1. | Darin Smith Jr. | Central Connecticut | 14.8 |
| 2. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 14.4 |
| 3. | Chandler Cuthrell | Elon | 14.0 |
| 4. | Tai'Reon Joseph | Prairie View A&M | 12.8 |
| 5. | Asjon Anderson | Alabama State | 12.6 |
| Rank | Player | School | Points Per Game |
| 1. | Ebuka Okorie | Stanford | 22.9 |
| 2. | Cameron Boozer | Duke | 22.8 |
| 3. | Juke Harris | Wake Forest | 20.5 |
| T4. | Boopie Miller | SMU | 19.8 |
| T4. | Malik Reneau | Miami | 19.8 |
| T4. | Ryan Conwell | Louisville | 19.8 |
- All-Time Record vs. Duke: 81-183
- Last Matchup: March 3, 2025 (Duke won 93-60)
Duke enters Saturday's matchup leading the ACC with a 6-0 conference record. Overall, Duke is 17-1 on the season after joining Wake Forest as the only ACC programs over the last two years to sweep the California trip.
Individually, the Blue Devils are led by freshman Cameron Boozer who has earned four ACC Player of the Week selections and seven ACC Freshman of the Week nods.
Television Information
Saturday's game will air on The CW with Tom Werme and Mike Gminski on the call. Fans can follow along via the Demon Deacons Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts (@WakeMBB).
Up Next
Wake Forest will play its final road game of the month of January on Tuesday evening at Pitt.
Tip-off if scheduled for 6 p.m. and the contest will air nationally on the ACC Network.
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