The 2004–05 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team represented

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in the 2004–05 season. Led by head coach

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and Sophomore

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, the Demon Deacons put together their most successful season since their 1996–97 Campaign as led by

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and

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. The efforts of Paul earned him a consensus All-American selection, and named him ACC Player of the year. After the season, Paul declared for the NBA draft, and the New Orleans Hornets (now

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) selected him fourth overall.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Tournament results

ACC Tournament
Vs. NC State @ MCI Center, Washington D.C. - L, 65-81
NCAA Tournament
First Round Vs. Chattanooga @ Wolstein Center, Cleveland, OH - W, 70-54
Second Round Vs. West Virginia @ Wolstein Center, Cleveland, OH - L, 105-111 2OT

Rankings

Awards and honors

Consensus First-team All-American

References

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