The Demon Deacons are 13-7 against ACC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Wake Forest ranks fourth in the ACC in team defense, allowing 68.0 points while holding opponents to 40.4% shooting.
Resume: KenPom 70, Net 68. SMU has a better ranking combination in the ACC, but the Demon Deacons have a bye into the quarterfinals as a No. 4 seed. Can Wake Forest be the last ACC team to squeeze in?
North Carolina and Wake Forest meet in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament quarterfinals with similar mindsets in terms of their overall postseason outlook.