WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Wake Forest basketball operates from Winston-Salem's LJVM Coliseum as a program representing a university established in 1834, though the school's 9,121-student enrollment makes it one of the ACC's smallest institutions by population. Coach Steve Forbes leads a 16-player roster currently holding a 13-12 overall record with a 3-5 conference mark, supported by stronger home court performance at 9-6 compared to a 4-6 away record. The Demon Deacons score 79.7 points per game while allowing opponents 77.0, suggesting competitive balance in ACC play where offensive efficiency remains essential to climbing the conference standings.
Home games provide Wake Forest measurable advantages, as the 5-game gap between home wins and away wins demonstrates LJVM Coliseum's significance for this program's success. Forbes' squad outscores opponents by 2.7 points on average, a thin margin that compounds the importance of the venue split and travel challenges. With three conference losses coming on the road against stronger ACC opponents, Wake Forest faces decisions about maintaining home-court consistency while addressing away performance through the second half of conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | Wake Forest University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Venue | LJVM Coliseum |
| Head Coach | Steve Forbes |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Sebastian Akins | G |
| 30 | Anson Beard Jr. | G |
| 0 | Omaha Biliew | F |
| 1 | Nate Calmese | G |
| 7 | Isaac Carr | G |
| 6 | Myles Colvin | G |
| 23 | Jaylen Cross | F |
| 2 | Juke Harris | G |
| 44 | Owen Kmety | F |
| 33 | Dimitrije Kovacevic | F |
| 11 | Marqus Marion | F |
| 8 | Mekhi Mason | G |
| 9 | Vincent Ricchiuti | F |
| 13 | Cooper Schwieger | F |
| 25 | Tre'Von Spillers | F |
| 4 | Will Underwood | G |
SEASON RECORD
17-16
Overall
12-6
Home
5-10
Away
6-8
Conference
78.8 PPG / 77.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | American University Eagles | W 88-74 |
| Nov 8 | Morehead State Eagles | W 81-65 |
| Nov 11 | Michigan Wolverines | L 84-85 |
| Nov 16 | UMass Lowell River Hawks | W 109-75 |
| Nov 21 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 83-84 |
| Nov 22 | Memphis Tigers | W 69-68 |
| Nov 26 | Campbell Fighting Camels | W 99-51 |
| Nov 28 | Northeastern Huskies | W 86-73 |
| Dec 3 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 68-86 |
| Dec 6 | West Virginia Mountaineers | W 75-66 |
| Dec 14 | Queens University Royals | W 111-73 |
| Dec 18 | Longwood Lancers | W 71-68 |
| Dec 21 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 67-98 |
| Dec 31 | NC State Wolfpack | L 57-70 |
| Jan 3 | Virginia Tech Hokies | W 81-78 |
| Jan 8 | Miami Hurricanes | L 77-81 |
| Jan 10 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 84-87 |
| Jan 17 | Florida State Seminoles | W 69-68 |
| Jan 21 | SMU Mustangs | L 79-91 |
| Jan 24 | Duke Blue Devils | L 69-90 |
| Jan 27 | Pittsburgh Panthers | L 76-80 |
| Jan 31 | NC State Wolfpack | L 78-96 |
| Feb 7 | Louisville Cardinals | L 80-88 |
| Feb 12 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 83-67 |
| Feb 14 | Stanford Cardinal | W 68-63 |
| Feb 19 | Clemson Tigers | W 85-77 |
| Feb 21 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 63-82 |
| Feb 25 | Boston College Eagles | L 67-68 |
| Feb 28 | Syracuse Orange | W 88-83 |
| Mar 4 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 70-75 |
| Mar 7 | California Golden Bears | W 80-73 |
| Mar 10 | Virginia Tech Hokies | W 95-89 |
| Mar 12 | Clemson Tigers | L 62-71 |
ANALYTICS
+1.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
59.9%
SOS
#75
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7662
108.9
Adj O
98.2
Adj D
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North Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Wake Forest Men's Basketball compete in?
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons Men's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Wake Forest play men's basketball home games?
- Wake Forest Men's Basketball plays home games at LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC.
- Who is the head coach of Wake Forest Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Wake Forest Demon Deacons Men's Basketball is Steve Forbes.
- When was Wake Forest Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Wake Forest Men's Basketball is not currently available.