Atlantic Coast Conference
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2026–27 Team Profile
1–12026–27 OVERALL
2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.
2026–27 Team Metrics
Effective FG%50.0%#237 nationally
Turnover Rate16.8%#178 nationally
Offensive Rebound %24.2%#363 nationally
Free Throw Rate35.2%#229 nationally
Season Statistics
| Games | 2 |
|---|---|
| Points / Game | 67.0 |
| Opponent Points / Game | 68.0 |
| Rebounds / Game | 32.5 |
| Assists / Game | 11.5 |
| Steals / Game | 5.5 |
| Blocks / Game | 5.5 |
| Turnovers / Game | 11.5 |
| FG% | 44.1 |
| 3PT% | 26.5 |
| FT% | 59.0 |
| Offensive Efficiency | 97.6 |
| Defensive Efficiency | 99.1 |
| Net Efficiency | -1.5 |
| Tempo | 68.6 |
2026–27 MMH Rating
MMH Power: 51.3 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.
2026–27 Player Season Stats
PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
2026–27 Schedule and Results
2026–27 Projected Rotation
2026-27 PROJECTION
Projected Rotation
Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.
Projected Starting Five
Kevair KennedyG | So. | 6-2
ROLEProjected starter
PREVIOUS TEAMMerrimack
2025-2634 GP • 36.8 MPG • 18.4 PPG • 4.6 RPG • 4.2 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Justin RayG | Jr. | 6-2
ROLEProjected starter
PREVIOUS TEAMMonmouth
2025-2634 GP • 28.4 MPG • 11.3 PPG • 2.1 RPG • 1.2 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Jamari McDowellG | R-Jr. | 6-5
ROLEProjected starter
PREVIOUS TEAMKansas
2025-2635 GP • 17.2 MPG • 3.3 PPG • 1.6 RPG • 1.1 APG
RECRUITINGRivals/On3 recruiting profile No. 97 (2023)
Ring NyeriF | Jr. | 6-9
ROLEProjected starter
PREVIOUS TEAMNorthern Colorado
2025-2632 GP • 25.8 MPG • 8.5 PPG • 6.3 RPG • 0.6 APG
RECRUITINGRivals/On3 recruiting profile No. 264 (2024)
Justin AbsonF | Gr. | 6-9
ROLEProjected starter
PREVIOUS TEAMGeorgia
2025-2631 GP • 11.5 MPG • 2.9 PPG • 3.6 RPG • 0.4 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Key Rotation
Isaac CarrG | So. | 6-4
ROLEProjected reserve
PREVIOUS TEAMWake Forest
2025-2626 GP • 11.2 MPG • 2.2 PPG • 1.7 RPG • 1.2 APG
RECRUITINGRivals/On3 recruiting profile No. 268 (2025)
Gavin PlacideF | Fr. | 6-11
ROLEProjected reserve
PREVIOUS TEAMFaith Family Academy (Texas) (pre-college)
2025-26N/A — no prior college season
RECRUITINGRivals/On3 recruiting profile No. 87 (2026)
Antonio DornC | Jr. | 7-0
ROLEProjected reserve
PREVIOUS TEAMVirginia Tech
2025-2624 GP • 8.5 MPG • 2.6 PPG • 1.8 RPG • 0.4 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Xander PintelonF | Sr. | 6-11
ROLEProjected reserve
PREVIOUS TEAMFAU
2025-2633 GP • 18.1 MPG • 6.2 PPG • 3.7 RPG • 0.7 APG
RECRUITINGN/A
Gallagher PlacideF | Fr. | 6-9
ROLEProjected reserve
PREVIOUS TEAMFaith Family Academy (Texas) (pre-college)
2025-26N/A — no prior college season
RECRUITINGRivals/On3 recruiting profile No. 105 (2026)