Myles Colvin Explodes for Career Night, Earns ACC Player of the Week Honors
Wake Forest junior guard Myles Colvin didn’t just have a breakout performance - he etched his name into the program’s record books with a night that will be talked about in Winston-Salem for a long time. Following a dominant 33-point showing in a 111-73 win over Queens, Colvin has been named the ACC Player of the Week.
Let’s put this performance in context, because it wasn’t just good - it was historic.
A First-Half Firestorm
Colvin came out of the gates unconscious, scoring 26 of his 33 points in the first half alone. That’s the most by any Demon Deacon in a single half since Randolph Childress dropped 27 against Duke in the 1995 ACC Tournament - a game that's practically folklore in Wake Forest circles.
To be mentioned in the same breath as Childress is one thing. To match his production in a single half?
That’s elite company.
And Colvin didn’t just get hot - he stayed hot. He started the game by hitting his first 11 shots, becoming just the third player in all of college basketball this season to open a game 11-for-11.
Even more impressive? He’s the first to do it against a Division I opponent.
That kind of efficiency is rare, and it speaks not just to shot selection, but to confidence and rhythm - two things Colvin had in spades all night.
Lights Out from Deep
Colvin’s shooting wasn’t just efficient - it was surgical. He finished the game 11-of-13 from the field and 7-of-8 from three-point range. That 87.5% mark from beyond the arc ties the best single-game three-point percentage in Wake Forest history on at least eight attempts, matching Jonah Antonio’s performance against Florida State in 2021.
To shoot 84.6% from the field on 13 or more attempts? That’s a number we usually associate with dominant big men in the paint, not perimeter scorers.
Since 1996, only six Wake Forest players have hit that mark - a list that includes names like Tim Duncan, John Collins, and Tyree Appleby. Colvin now joins that elite club.
A Career Night in the Forbes Era
Colvin’s 33-point outburst ties for the fourth-highest single-game scoring total in the Steve Forbes era at Wake Forest. He now shares that spot with Hunter Sallis and Cameron Hildreth, trailing only Alondes Williams (36 and 34 points in separate games) and Tyree Appleby (35).
And this wasn’t just about scoring. Colvin also grabbed eight rebounds, becoming only the 13th player in the country this season to post a 33-and-8 stat line - and just the second ACC player to do it, alongside Cameron Boozer.
In Wake Forest history, only two other players since 1996 have hit that 33-and-8 mark: Tim Duncan and Alondes Williams. That’s not just a good night - that’s a legacy-building performance.
Colvin’s Rise and Wake’s Momentum
Heading into the game, Colvin’s career high was 20 points. He shattered that mark with a performance that showcased his full offensive arsenal - catch-and-shoot threes, mid-range jumpers, drives to the rim, and second-chance points off the glass. It was the kind of night that signals a player taking the leap.
With this honor, Wake Forest now has nine ACC Player of the Week selections under Steve Forbes - a testament to the program’s steady development of talent and its ability to put players in positions to shine.
Up next, the Demon Deacons face Longwood on Wednesday night before wrapping up non-conference play on Sunday against No. 13 Vanderbilt. If Colvin’s recent form is any indication, Wake might be heating up at just the right time.
And if you're a fan of high-efficiency, high-volume scoring with a side of history? Keep your eyes on No.
- Myles Colvin is just getting started.