In a scrimmage on October 4, 2026, the Wake Forest Basketball team faced Georgetown, resulting in a 94-77 defeat. This matchup offered an early glimpse of the Deacs as they prepare for the upcoming season, but it highlighted several areas needing improvement.
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Wake Forest struggled significantly, being outrebounded 38-25 and conceding 17 second-chance points. On defense, they allowed Georgetown to shoot an impressive 55% from three-point range, making 16 of 29 attempts. Offensively, Wake Forest recorded a shooting percentage of just 45% from the field, 24% from beyond the arc, and 61% from the free-throw line.
Despite forcing 22 turnovers and converting them into 33 points, Wake Forest trailed by as much as 25 points in the game. The performance bore resemblance to last year's, lacking a key player like Juke Harris to turn the tide when needed.
However, there were some bright spots. The Placide twins made a notable impact in their first collegiate game, with Gavin scoring 14 points on 4-5 shooting and Gallagher contributing 13 points and 6 rebounds. Additionally, Kansas transfer Jamari McDowell added 8 points, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 rebounds in 18 minutes of play. McDowell and Slovenian guard Lukas Bojovic were the only players to finish with a positive plus-minus at +10 and 0, respectively.
While the scrimmage raised concerns, the true capability of Georgetown remains uncertain as they have been predicted to finish 10th in the Big East this season. Wake Forest will have another opportunity to showcase improvements in a scrimmage against South Carolina on October 15, ahead of their season opener on November 2.