It's certainly been an impressive improvement in the regular season. 5th is a giant climb.
None of that means you build statues for folks for 5th. I agree, let's wait and see and hope. Because the reality before us right now is that we have a chance to put away some of the most horrible current streaks going in sports: Wake Forest basketball in March
To recap just how horribly the last 25 years have gone (not 10...as some would have you believe), let's look at the results this team could help correct.
In the last 25 years, the Deacs have had on their roster two of the top 25 basketball players of ALL-TIME. Despite that:
WF has not even APPEARED in an ACC Championship game in 25 years. (nor even in the Semis since 2006)
WF has 1 Sweet 16 in 25 years
WF is 0-1 in the ACC quarters since 2007 (let that sink in).
WF has won one game in the round of 12 in the ACC Tournament (2006)
WF has not even appeared in the 64 team NCAA Tournament since 2010
We have accomplished less with all that talent over 25 years then any team in the P5.
Oregon State has traditionally been our other candidate for all time pathetic March success.
They did more last year than we have combined in 25 years. (They are now 3-27 this season!)
If we can really dent those putrid stats above, you will have a real season. If not, it's just another giant disappointment for anyone objectively looking WF hoops place in the overall national picture. So while it's great to celebrate this GIANT climb, it's also no time to be retiring jerseys or truly evaluating the season.