Forbes Safe at Wake Forest, NIT Bid Eyed

0:00You're listening to Derm News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Wake Forest's men's basketball team missed out on the NCAA tournament once again, but head coach Steve Forbes appears safe in his job heading into. Next season. He's been with the demon deacon since 2020, delivering winning records in five of his first six years there. Forbes has built steady success, including five straight winning seasons from 2021 through 2026, where they ended 17. Winds and 16 losses after regular season and conference play. Still, the program hasn't cracked the big dance yet. Athletic director John Curry showed strong backing by attending the team's final game, sitting right behind the bench. Reports from earlier this year confirm, Forbes has Curry's full support and is set to return for year seven, unless something unexpected pops up. Looking ahead, Forbes hopes Wake Forest lands an NIT bid with the bracket coming out right after Sunday's NCAA selection show.

1:00He's already eyeing that as a chance to build momentum. Reflecting on this season, Forbes pointed to injuries like the one to starting point guard Nate Comise, plus tough home losses to teams such as Oklahoma, Vanderbilt and Miami that slipped away late. Despite the setbacks, he's focused on growth moving forward. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, See the episode description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SaliPillo.com.