Overview
- Virginia looks to rebound at NC State after a triple-overtime loss at Virginia Tech that ended a six-game win streak, with Malik Thomas coming off a 26-point night.
- NC State enters on a three-game run after a 70-57 win over Wake Forest and seeks its first victory over a ranked opponent this season.
- Coach Will Wade publicly backed preseason ACC Player of the Year Darrion Williams, highlighting his all-around impact despite a recent scoring lull.
- Virginia Tech travels to Wake Forest after a 95-85, three-overtime win over Virginia despite injuries to Antonio Dorn, Tyler Johnson and Tobi Lawal, with reserve Ben Hammond scoring 30 points without a turnover.
- Wake Forest is trying to fix turnover and shooting issues after two straight low-scoring defeats, as Juke Harris and Tre'Von Spillers search for form and Omaha Biliew provides a bright spot with a first career double-double.