Wake Forest Routs Maryland Eastern Shore 83-62
Freshman Gavin Placide scored 20 points as Wake Forest opened its season with a convincing win over Maryland Eastern Shore.
Winston-Salem Basketball News
In Winston-Salem, basketball news means professional and college game results, tournament outcomes, player milestones and roster moves. Coverage tracks the season from the draft and opening tip through the finals.
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October 29, 2026
Thunderbirds to Host Home Opener on November 7The Twin City Thunderbirds play their home opener at the Fairgrounds Arena following local football festivities.
October 28, 2026
Winston-Salem State Earns No. 8 Preseason RankingThe Rams enter the 2026-27 basketball season as the only HBCU in the national top 25 rankings.
October 28, 2026
Wake Forest Announces 2026-27 Basketball Promotional GamesThe program reveals themed contests and tiered ticket packages for the upcoming season at Joel Coliseum.
October 27, 2026
Wake Forest Basketball to Open Season November 2The Demon Deacons begin their seventh season under coach Steve Forbes with a significantly overhauled roster.
October 23, 2026
Winston-Salem Unveils Mural Honoring Chris PaulThe new mural at Rupert Bell Park celebrates the NBA star and Forsyth County native.
October 16, 2026
Wake Forest To Open Basketball Season On November 2The Demon Deacons debut their rebuilt roster against Maryland Eastern Shore to start the season.
October 13, 2026
Wake Forest Basketball Implemented New StrategyCoach Megan Gebbia launched a three-tier opponent classification system to improve standing in the ACC.
October 8, 2026
Wake Forest Guard Jamari McDowell Sustained Foot InjuryThe newly named team captain will be sidelined for several weeks following a plantar fasciitis flare.
October 5, 2026
Wake Forest Adopted EDGE Mindset for Basketball SeasonThe Wake Forest women's basketball team implemented a new performance strategy ahead of the 2026-27 season.
September 23, 2026
Wake Forest Added Basketball Player Justin AbsonA recent Indiana court ruling granted the player eligibility to compete for a fifth season.
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Regular subjects here include professional trade news, playoff series results, college tournament performance and career achievements for local players. The reporting reaches across the city and the surrounding area where fans follow the teams. Because the college landscape and professional leagues operate on different cycles, the focus shifts depending on the time of year. Roster changes and recruitment outcomes are the most frequent stories that recur outside of game summaries.