Wake Tech acts a primer for its students to advance in skill and knowledge, and continue their education. To date, the following former men's basketball student-athletes have taken their academics and athletic skills to a higher level.

2020

• Justus Baldwin, Shaw University (NCAA DII)
• Michael Armstrong, Shaw University (NCAA DII)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

• Michael Adams, Chowan University (NCAA DII)
• Jason Lee, Fayetteville State University (NCAA DII)
• Josh Mellette, Chowan University (NCAA DII)

2013

• Chris Carter, Long Island University Brooklyn (NCAA DI)

2012

• Lamont Middleton, North Carolina A&T (NCAA DI)

2011

• Josh Nesbit, Bluefield University (NAIA DI)
• Julian Martin, NC Wesleyan College (NCAA DIII)
• AJ Smith, Shaw University (NCAA DII)

2010

• Lance Beckworth, University of Central Missouri (NCAA DII)