Wake Forest's Omaha Biliew Enters Transfer Portal

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Omaha Biliew, a junior forward for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, has announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Biliew, a McDonald's All-American and top-15 recruit in 2023, struggled with injuries during his first season with the Deacs and saw limited playing time, averaging just 6.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game this past season.

Why it matters

Biliew's departure is a significant loss for the Wake Forest basketball program, which now faces the challenge of rebuilding its roster for the 2026-27 season with just two players returning. The team will need to find a way to replace Biliew's production and potential, which never fully materialized during his time in Winston-Salem.

The details

Biliew, a 6-8 forward from Waukee, Iowa, transferred to Wake Forest in 2024 after one season at Iowa State, where he played just 7.4 minutes per game. The Deacs had high hopes for the McDonald's All-American, but his first year was marred by injuries as he played in only 13 games. This past season, Biliew appeared in all 35 games for Wake, averaging 6.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 20 minutes per game. While he showed flashes of his potential, Biliew never quite lived up to the hype that came with his recruiting pedigree.

• Biliew announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on April 5, 2026.
• He played two seasons at Wake Forest, from 2024-25 through 2025-26.

What’s next

The Wake Forest coaching staff will need to hit the recruiting trail hard to rebuild the roster for the 2026-27 season, with Biliew's departure leaving a significant hole in the frontcourt.