Justin Kontul

Justin Kontul

Joined: Sep 18, 2025

Justin is a student at Wake Forest University. He is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and aspiring finance major interested everything sports. In his freshman year, Justin completed an internship with the Wake Forest Ticketing Department where he gained some valuable insight into the sales and operations aspects of collegiate athletics. Before working with Wake Forest On SI, Justin was a contributing writer for Wake Forest’s student publication The Old Gold and Black. Currently, Justin serves as a student manager on the Wake Forest Men’s Tennis team. In his free time Justin enjoys spending time with his family and friends on the golf course and traveling.

Wake Forest guard Myles Colvin shoots jumper

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) defends during the third quarter in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes and Guard Mekhi Mason

Wake Forest guard Juke Harris against Louisville

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Jake Dickert ready to lead his team onto the field during the first quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Football

The Wake Football head coach addressed the media Wednesday

Wake Forest pitcher Luke Schmolke (27) pitches during a NCAA regional baseball game between Cincinnati and Wake Forest at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 30, 2025.

Baseball

See where the Deacs sit as baseball season is getting ready to begin

Wake Forest tennis player Aryan Shah hits shot on the run

More Sports

The Demon Deacons are off and running in their 2026 season

Jan 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) during player introductions against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Demon Deacons could not keep up with NC State's high-powered offense in this one

Wake Forest forward Omaha Biliew dunks the ball for the Deacs against SMU

Basketball

Wake Forest travels to Durham for a noon game against the Duke Blue Devils

Wake Forest guard Myles Colvin plays defense against SMU

Basketball

The Demon Deacons fall to the Mustangs in a blowout

Jan 17, 2026; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Nate Calmese (1) drives the ball past Florida State Seminoles forward Alex Steen (25) during the second half at Donald L. Tucker Center. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Demon Deacons overcome a challenge from the Seminoles

Nov 8, 2025; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Jake Dickert speaks to the media after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Football

The Demon Deacons had a tall task of rebuilding in the trenches this offseason

Jan 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Nate Calmese (1) sets the play with North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) defending during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Find out where the analytics have Wake Forest positioned as we continue to march through the season

Wake Forest University sophomore Kade Lewis (6) runs toward home plate after hitting a home run against Clemson during the top of the sixth inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, March 21, 2025.

With the season starting in just about a month, the Demon Deacons will begin play as a ranked team, per one poll.

Jan 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) battles for position against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

The Demon Deacons came up a little bit short again this season

Jan 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Miami (FL) Hurricanes forward Malik Reneau (5) is surrounded by Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Tre'von Spillers (25) and forward Juke Harris (2) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Demon Deacons will travel up to Chapel Hill with some question marks