NC State's junior power forward Ernest Ross has officially entered the transfer portal, providing the Wolfpack with at least three scholarships to utilize for the 2024-25 roster building. His departure, alongside guards L.J. Thomas and Kam Woods, leaves NC State with three post players for the upcoming season.

By the Numbers
  • Ross averaged 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks per game in his junior year of high school.
  • He was ranked No. 89 by Rivals.com nationally and initially committed to NC State almost a month after being offered in April 2020.
  • Ross had 4 points scored in 14 games played during his last season with NC State.
State of Play
  • Ross's departure leaves NC State with three post players for the upcoming season.
  • NC State has lost Ross and guards L.J. Thomas and Kam Woods to the transfer portal.
Bottom Line

Ernest Ross's departure from the NC State basketball program leaves the team with roster gaps to address as they prepare for the 2024-25 season.