The 1976–77 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team represented

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as a member of the

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during the 1976–77 NCAA men's basketball season. Led by fifth-year head coach

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, the team played home games at

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. After finishing second in the ACC regular season standings, the Demon Deacons made a quick exit from the ACC tournament. Wake Forest regrouped after receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Midwest Regional Final before losing to eventual National champion Marquette.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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