WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS NEWS

Answering key questions as Louisville basketball returns from COVID pause vs. Wake Forest After a break that postponed last week's basketball game against Kentucky, the Cardinals return to action Wednesday against Wake Forest.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

R.J. McCray - Expected to be ready for Miami McCray (COVID-19 protocols) should be ready to play in Saturday's game against Miami, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact McCray will not be ready for Wednesday's game against Lousiville, but should be good to go for the contest against the Hurricanes provided he doesn't have any setbacks. McCray has missed the team's last five games due to health and safety protocols.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia - Cleared to play LaRavia (not injury related) has been cleared to play according to coach Steve Forbes, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact LaRavia was finally able to clear COVID-19 protocols after missing the last couple weeks. He will suit up and likely start on Wednesday against Louisville.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's Boston College at Wake Forest men's basketball game canceled with Eagles in virus protocols - The Boston Globe The Eagles, who will forfeit the game and receive a loss in the ACC standings, are next scheduled to host Florida State on Dec. 29 .

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Boston College basketball vs. Wake Forest canceled due to COVID Boston College's basketball program has entered COVID protocol and its upcoming Wednesday matchup with Wake Forest has been canceled.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

BC's trip to Wake Forest canceled; Eagles take ACC forfeit Boston College’s Wednesday basketball game at Wake Forest is canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Langford Jr., BC visit Wake Forest

Two guards will be on display as DeMarr Langford Jr. and Boston College will battle Alondes Williams and Wake Forest

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damari Monsanto - Cleared for non-contact work Monsanto (undisclosed) was cleared for non-contact work in practice, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Monsanto had an undisclosed surgery back in June that ruled him out for this season, but if he is able to reach clearance for full contact some discussions make take place about getting him back into the lineup. That is still a long ways away, however.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

R.J. McCray - Should be back after Christmas McCray (COVID-19 protocols) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Boston College, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact McCray will miss his fifth straight game due to being in the team's healthy and safety protocols. He is expected to return for Wednesday's game against Louisville, however. McCray has played a limited role off the bench this season when in the lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia - Has a chance to play Wednesday LaRavia (COVID-19 protocols) has a chance to play in Wednesday's game against Boston College, Les Johns of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact LaRavia did not play in the team's last two games due to protocols. The junior is having his best season to this point, averaging 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.0 three-pointers per contest.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Mucius - Comes close to double-double Mucius contributed 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 82-79 win over Charlotte.

Impact Mucius ended just two rebounds away from putting up what would've been his first double-double of the campaign, but there's no question this was Mucius' best game of the season. He registered season-best figures in points, rebounds, assists and steals in this contest.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alondes Williams - Shines once again Williams ended with 34 points (15-23 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 82-79 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Williams has been playing at a high level and has been one of the best offensive threats in the ACC over the last few weeks. He has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games and has reached the 20-point mark in three of his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mucius beats buzzer, Wake Forest edges Charlotte 82-79

Isaiah Mucius hit the winning 3-pointer with time running out and Wake Forest defeated Charlotte 82-79 in the Basketball Hall of Fame Shootout

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

R.J. McCray - Remains out Friday McCray (COVID-19 protocols) didn't appear in Friday's win over Charlotte.

Impact McCray was forced to miss a fourth consecutive matchup due to the team's health and safety protocols. Whether he's available Wednesday against Boston College remains to be seen.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia - Won't play Friday LaRavia (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Friday against Charlotte, Conor O'Neill of Deacons Illustrated reports.

Impact LaRavia will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to the team's health and safety protocols, although it's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Boston College.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Williams, Wake Forest host Charlotte

Two guards will be on display as Jahmir Young and Charlotte will take on Alondes Williams and Wake Forest

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cameron Hildreth - Bounces back with 12-point effort Hildreth amassed 12 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and eight rebounds across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 77-70 win over VMI.

Impact Hildreth started the season on a strong note and had cooled off in recent games, but he bounced back admirably in this one and posted his second-best scoring numbers of the campaign. Hildreth is now averaging 6.2 points per game across 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alondes Williams - Explodes for 36 points Tuesday Williams totaled 36 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 77-70 victory over VMI.

Impact Williams was coming off a triple-double in his previous contest and while he couldn't deliver a well-rounded performance like that one in this contest, he had one of the best scoring outings we've seen in college basketball in 2021-22. Williams continues to be one of the best scoring threats in the ACC and is averaging 19.8 points per game so far, a huge upgrade compared to his previous two seasons.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Khadim Sy - 26 minutes in start Sy notched four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 77-70 victory over VMI.

Impact Sy ended up getting the start and was effective on the defensive end holding down the middle. It's unclear if the Ole Miss transfer will remain in the starting lineup going forward, but we will find out on Friday against UNC-Charlotte.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams leads Wake Forest in 77-70 comeback win over VMI

Alondes Williams scored a career-high 36 points and Wake Forest needed to rally in beating VMI 77-70

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

R.J. McCray - In health and safety protocol Head coach Steve Forbes revealed after Tuesday's win over VMI that McCray is currently in the team's health and safety protocol, Ethan Joyce of the Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Impact McCray notably did not dress over the weekend and coach Forbes finally revealed during Tuesday's postgame presser as to why the 6-4 freshman has been absent. It's unclear when he could be cleared and ready to return. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against Charlotte.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake LaRavia - In team protocol LaRavia missed Tuesday's win over VMI due to being in the team's health and safety protocol, Ethan Joyce of the Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Impact LaRavia was notably absent from the starting lineup for the first time this season and head coach Steve Forbes cleared up after Tuesday's win that The 6-8 junior is currently in the team's health and safety protocol. It's unclear whether LaRavia tested positive for COVID-19 or if he was just a close contact. Regardless, a firm timeline for when he could return will be up in the air. The team next plays Friday against Charlotte before picking back up their conference schedule next week.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE