Preview: Miami (FL) at Wake Forest in ACC Men’s Basketball WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Interstat) — The surging Miami Hurricanes, boasting one of the nation’s top records, face a Wake Forest team looking to build momentum in Atlantic Coast Conference play Wednesday at Joel Coliseum. Miami (12-2, 1-0 ACC) enters on a five-game winning streak, averaging 95.8 points per game during that stretch. The Hurricanes are led by forward Malik Reneau, who is averaging 22.8 points over his last four contests. He scored 28 points in Miami’s most recent outing, a 76-69 conference win over Pittsburgh on Dec. 30. Wake Forest (10-5, 1-1) is coming off a narrow 81-78 home victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday, sparked by a career-high 25 points and seven assists from guard Nate Calmese. The Demon Deacons have shown volatility, following a 31-point loss to Vanderbilt with a resilient performance against the Hokies. The matchup pits Miami’s high-octane offense against a Wake Forest squad that has struggled defensively at times, allowing 98 points to Vanderbilt and 86 to Oklahoma. Containing Reneau and guard Tre Donaldson, who added 19 points against Pitt, will be a primary challenge for the Deacons’ defense. For Wake Forest, consistency beyond Calmese is key. Forward Tre’Von Spillers provides an interior presence, posting 15 points and five rebounds against Virginia Tech. The Hurricanes have dominated recent non-conference foes by large margins but have not played since Dec. 30. Wake Forest hopes the home court and recent ACC experience can offset Miami’s rest and offensive firepower. This game opens a critical two-game homestand for the Demon Deacons before a visit to North Carolina. Miami continues a road stretch that sees them at Notre Dame on Jan. 13. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. EST Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network.