Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes is setting the tone for a bold new season, with two high-stakes exhibitions and a closed scrimmage before November’s opener, all aimed at getting a revamped roster — fueled by transfer portal talent — to click. He’s raving about freshman Placide, calling him the most talented freshman he’s coached since Tobias Harris, with elite size, athleticism, and scoring potential. While some pundits project the team near the bottom of the ACC, Forbes and his squad are laser-focused on internal grit — they’re not buying into the hype, and players are already declaring they won’t finish last. Despite budget constraints, they’ve addressed key defensive and size weaknesses, and the buzz inside the program is electric. Wake Forest’s message? Don’t listen to the noise — watch them prove the doubters wrong starting in November.

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Wake Forest’s hoops teams are heating up for 2026-27—season tickets now on sale with men’s starting at $149 and women’s at $60 (youth/seniors $49). The men’s squad boasts 43 non-conference wins in five seasons (3rd-most in ACC) and a dominant home record (74 wins since 2021, tied for 7th nationally), while fresh recruits like Kevair Kennedy and Jam are adding firepower.

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Wake Forest men’s basketball is poised for a fresh start with a nearly all-new roster, and their nonconference schedule reveals a roadmap to early wins. After narrowly losing to Michigan and Texas Tech last year, they’re targeting momentum with key matchups — including a home opener against Maryland-Eastern Shore, a Bahamas tournament stop, and a high-stakes SEC/ACC Challenge clash with LSU in Baton Rouge. Road tests against powerhouse Vanderbilt and LSU loom large, offering critical Quad One/Two chances to build their resume — especially after last year’s tough loss to the Commodores. With eight home games, two road trips, and four neutral-site contests, this squad’s early-season grit could set the tone for a breakout campaign.

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