Wake Forest's Myles Colvin Enters Transfer Portal

Junior forward was second-leading scorer for the Demon Deacons this past season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's movements broken down into overlapping planes of black, gold, and red, representing the loss of a key player for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.The departure of Wake Forest's leading scorer Myles Colvin leaves the Demon Deacons with a fractured roster heading into the offseason.Syracuse Today

Myles Colvin, a junior forward who transferred to Wake Forest after two seasons at Purdue, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Colvin was the Demon Deacons' second-leading scorer this past season, averaging 11.6 points per game and shooting 36% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

Colvin's departure is a significant loss for Wake Forest, as he was one of the team's most productive players. His ability to score and stretch the floor made him a valuable asset, and his transfer will leave a hole in the Demon Deacons' lineup that they'll need to fill.

The details

In his lone season at Wake Forest, Colvin finished second on the team in scoring with 11.6 points per game. He also contributed 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Colvin had several standout performances, including a 33-point game against Queens and a 32-point outing against Syracuse, in which he shot 7-of-8 from 3-point range.

  • Colvin entered the transfer portal on April 7, 2026.

The players

Myles Colvin

A junior forward who transferred to Wake Forest after two seasons at Purdue.

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The takeaway

Colvin's departure is a significant loss for Wake Forest, as he was one of the team's most productive players. The Demon Deacons will need to find a way to replace his scoring and outside shooting ability in order to remain competitive in the ACC next season.