Wake Forest University will open its practice doors to the public on August 5, inviting fans to catch a first look at the 2026‑27 men’s basketball squad at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina.
The session, slated to begin at 5 p.m. with gates opening at 4:15 p.m., will be held in the Pepsi Lot, where free parking will be provided, and a concession stand in Section 102 will serve refreshments. Attendees can also explore season‑ticket options and meet the players for autographs after the drill.
A Glimpse of the 2026‑27 Roster
The upcoming roster boasts a blend of proven talent and highly touted newcomers. Kevair Kennedy, the recent MAAC Player and Rookie of the Year, arrives after a standout season, while Jamari McDowell brings versatility and defensive grit from his transfer from Kansas. Justin Ray, a sharpshooter from Monmouth who hits 40.8 percent from three‑point range, joins the mix, alongside Ring Nyeri, a scorer who honed his craft in the Serbian Junior League, and Antonio Dorn, a seven‑foot center transferred from Virginia Tech.
International flavor arrives via Xander Pintelon, a Belgian forward with a global résumé, and the twin recruits Gavin and Gallagher Placide, both ranked among the nation’s top prospects, with Gavin holding a top‑50 spot and Gallagher cracking the top‑100. Lukas Bojovic, fresh from a successful stint in the Serbian Junior League, rounds out the incoming class.
Wake Forest’s home‑court advantage is well documented, posting a 74‑17 record at the LJVM Coliseum since 2021, a statistic that fuels optimism as the team prepares for a demanding non‑conference slate that includes matchups against Maryland Eastern Shore, Vanderbilt, LSU and West Virginia.
Season tickets for the 2026‑27 campaign are currently on sale, with prices starting at $149, giving fans the chance to secure seats for the entire schedule.