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Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Selected For 2026 NIT, Hosting Navy in First Round
3/15/2026 9:34:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons have won 17 games this season including a thrilling overtime victory over Virginia Tech in the ACC Tournament.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest men's basketball has been selected to the 2026 NIT, as the Demon Deacons earned the No. 1 seed in the Winston-Salem Regional will begin play in the 32-team bracket hosting Navy in the first round at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. The game will be televised nationally on ESPNU.
This is the third postseason appearance for the Demon Deacons under head coach Steve Forbes. During the 2022 NIT, Wake Forest defeated Towson and VCU en route to a 25-10 overall record while also knocking off App State in the 2024 edition of the tournament.
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available at GoDeacs.com/Tickets, or by calling 336-758-3322, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16. Tickets are $25 each for reserved lower level and $15 each for youth under 18. Season ticket holders and Deacon Club ILC members and Volunteer Army should check their email for exclusive pre-sale information.
Wake Forest students are able to claim a complimentary ticket through the Screamin' Demon rewards app, courtesy of generous Deacon Club donors. Supplies are limited and tickets will be $15 each for students when all complimentary tickets have been claimed.
Important Parking Updates
Parking will be available for $10 per vehicle in the Allegacy, Pepsi and Starry lots and may be purchased with advance ticket orders, or upon arrival.
Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.
All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025-26 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting godeacs.com/bballparking. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.
If you have questions or need assistance with your parking assignment, please don't hesitate to contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or email tix@wfu.edu. Our staff is here to help you prepare for an unforgettable gameday in DEACTOWN!
The LJVM Advantage
Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected 73 victories at LJVM Coliseum since 2021.
The 73 home victories are tied for the 11th-most nationally during that span and second-most amongst ACC programs.
Season To Date
The Demon Deacons have won 17 games so far this season including 12 at LJVM Coliseum.
Individually, sophomore guard Juke Harris has constructed one of the best seasons by a Wake Forest player in program history as the Salisbury, N.C., native was named ACC Most Improved Player and a second-team All-ACC selection.
He holds the program record for consecutive 10-plus-point games in a season (33) and became just the third player in program history to score more than 700 points in a season, joining Dickie Hemric (1954-55) and Len Chappell (twice; 1960-61 and 1961-62).
Senior Nate Calmese, meanwhile, returned from a pair of injuries to play in the ACC Tournament while scoring 20 points against Clemson in the second round.
In a first round overtime victory, seven Demon Deacons scored in double figures, becoming just the second team in ACC Tournament history to have seven players score 10 or more points in the same game. The first team to achieve that was the 2007 Deacs who had seven score 10-plus points in a double overtime victory against Georgia Tech.
This is the third postseason appearance for the Demon Deacons under head coach Steve Forbes. During the 2022 NIT, Wake Forest defeated Towson and VCU en route to a 25-10 overall record while also knocking off App State in the 2024 edition of the tournament.
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available at GoDeacs.com/Tickets, or by calling 336-758-3322, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16. Tickets are $25 each for reserved lower level and $15 each for youth under 18. Season ticket holders and Deacon Club ILC members and Volunteer Army should check their email for exclusive pre-sale information.
Wake Forest students are able to claim a complimentary ticket through the Screamin' Demon rewards app, courtesy of generous Deacon Club donors. Supplies are limited and tickets will be $15 each for students when all complimentary tickets have been claimed.
Important Parking Updates
Parking will be available for $10 per vehicle in the Allegacy, Pepsi and Starry lots and may be purchased with advance ticket orders, or upon arrival.
Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.
All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025-26 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting godeacs.com/bballparking. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.
If you have questions or need assistance with your parking assignment, please don't hesitate to contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 or email tix@wfu.edu. Our staff is here to help you prepare for an unforgettable gameday in DEACTOWN!
The LJVM Advantage
Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected 73 victories at LJVM Coliseum since 2021.
The 73 home victories are tied for the 11th-most nationally during that span and second-most amongst ACC programs.
| Rank | ACC Program | Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 78 |
| 2. | Wake Forest | 73 |
| 3. | North Carolina | 71 |
| 4. | Virginia | 67 |
| 5. | Clemson | 66 |
The Demon Deacons have won 17 games so far this season including 12 at LJVM Coliseum.
Individually, sophomore guard Juke Harris has constructed one of the best seasons by a Wake Forest player in program history as the Salisbury, N.C., native was named ACC Most Improved Player and a second-team All-ACC selection.
He holds the program record for consecutive 10-plus-point games in a season (33) and became just the third player in program history to score more than 700 points in a season, joining Dickie Hemric (1954-55) and Len Chappell (twice; 1960-61 and 1961-62).
Senior Nate Calmese, meanwhile, returned from a pair of injuries to play in the ACC Tournament while scoring 20 points against Clemson in the second round.
In a first round overtime victory, seven Demon Deacons scored in double figures, becoming just the second team in ACC Tournament history to have seven players score 10 or more points in the same game. The first team to achieve that was the 2007 Deacs who had seven score 10-plus points in a double overtime victory against Georgia Tech.
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