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West Virginia earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the Morgantown Regional May 29-June 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, welcoming Binghamton as the 4 seed alongside Wake Forest (2) and Kentucky (3). WVU sits at 39-14 and seeks its first College World Series berth, aiming for a third straight regional title after wins in 2024 and 2025.
Virginia erased a 3-1 deficit and defeated Wake Forest 4-3 in Athens to advance to the NCAA men’s tennis final, where they’ll face Texas; Santamarta Roig sealed the win in a deciding third set after clutch late performances from Brockett and Kim.
Former UNC quarterback Gio Lopez says his year under Bill Belichick at North Carolina felt like work and drained his love for football, a sentiment his father echoed as Lopez transferred to Wake Forest for a fresh start and a more energized program, raising questions about whether Belichick’s coaching methods fit college football.
Wake Forest guard Juke Harris has committed to Tennessee via the NCAA Transfer Portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining. The former ACC Most Improved Player posted a breakout 2025-26 season, averaging 21.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 33.2% from deep, earning second-team All-ACC honors. Harris started all 35 games last season and chose Tennessee over Michigan and North Carolina; the Volunteers went 25-12 and reached the Elite Eight, with head coach Rick Barnes returning for next season.
Tennessee landed the No. 1 transfer in On3’s class by attracting Wake Forest guard Juke Harris, giving the Vols their seventh and biggest portal addition as Rick Barnes retools the roster. Harris averaged 21.4 points per game at Wake Forest last season and is expected to provide elite scoring on the wing for a UT squad aiming to become one of Barnes’s highest-scoring groups through multiple double-digit scorers from the portal.
New England selected Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty with the 171st overall pick in Round 5 after extensive pre-draft contact, despite him being far down many consensus boards. Prunty is a 6-1, 190-pound outside corner with a 4.45 40 and strong college coverage grades, including eight career interceptions. Pundits were mixed on the pick: some praised the Patriots’ diligence and potential upside, while others viewed it as a value reach given the cornerback depth in this class. The selection tackles a long-term need for outside corner depth as the team continues to build its secondary.
North Carolina coach Michael Malone plans an in-home visit to recruit Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris, who recently visited Michigan, as UNC keeps him in its sights as a top portal target. A versatile guard/wing, Harris would fit UNC’s goals to improve rebounding and defense, but no decision has been made and the recruitment remains active.
UNC coach Michael Malone and staff are traveling to Salisbury, NC for an in-home visit with Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris, a top transfer-portal target ranked No. 3 by On3. Harris, a 6-foot-7 wing, exploded to 21.3 ppg as a sophomore after 6.1 ppg as a freshman and has drawn interest from multiple programs after entering the portal and NBA Draft considerations. He previously scored 28 points against UNC in January, and his recruitment comes as UNC undertakes a major roster overhaul early in Malone’s tenure.
Michigan hosted Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris during the national championship parade, but North Carolina has joined the chase after hiring Michael Malone, potentially complicating a recruitment that could reshape Michigan’s lineup with Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau; Harris averaged 21.4 PPG and earned second-team All-ACC.
The MAC released its 2026 football schedule, outlining conference games and early non-conference dates, including Eastern Michigan hosting Wake Forest on Aug. 29 and Akron visiting Wake Forest on Sept. 3.
No. 17 North Carolina survived a Wake Forest rally to win 87-84 at the Smith Center, led by Caleb Wilson (22 points, 12 rebounds) and Henri Veesaar (25 points, 9 rebounds) as they combined for 47 points and 21 boards, with Jaydon Young adding 12 off the bench.
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 87-84 in a close game marked by free throw struggles and key defensive plays, extending their home winning streak to 11 games and marking their 500th win at the Smith Center. The game featured strong performances from Veesaar and Wilson, with Young stepping up off the bench, and highlighted Wake's three-point shooting prowess. UNC now prepares for a challenging road schedule after this victory.
The No. 17 UNC Tar Heels men's basketball team, with a 13-2 record, is returning home to host Wake Forest on January 10, after a recent loss to SMU. The team features standout freshmen Caleb Wilson and transfer Henri Veesaar, both averaging impressive stats and earning national recognition. UNC aims to extend its winning streak at the Dean E. Smith Center and maintain its strong performance in the ACC.
Wake Forest's coach Jake Dickert celebrated his team's victory in the Duke's Mayo Bowl by getting drenched in 4.5 gallons of mayonnaise, while the game featured a dramatic comeback by Mississippi State and a serious injury to quarterback Kamario Taylor, who may be sidelined for the future.
Mississippi State is favored to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Wake Forest, which will be missing key players, with predictions favoring the Bulldogs to cover the spread and stay under the total points.