Few if any guys could get as hot as Ralston could from beyond the arc. In his senior season he averaged just over 12 points per contest and provided much more that the stat line will never reflect. Ralston represented North Carolina State University with outstanding character and had a great work ethic both on the court and off. He graduated this past December earning a degree in Business Administration. Another little know fact is just how passionate Ralston is about NC State, when he was interviewed at the college basketball all-star game he spoke highly about Raleigh and NC State, ” I expected to play in meaningful games, and the people to be passionate, I wouldn’t change a thing about my experience.” He did say he wished his career would of lasted a couple more weekends but he was grateful.

My last year with the team was Ralston’s first. I remembered him putting in extra time to make sure he would capitalize on his last two years of eligibility. Relentlessly he worked on his craft and body to put himself in a position to help put the Red and White in a prominent position once more. Some may discount Ralston’s impact but I firmly believe that he is the type of player that is needed in the locker room. He is steady in his approach and leads by example. Not only did he uphold his end of the deal by playing basketball to his fullest ability, but he also set the bar high for his teammates. No one could ever use Ralston as an excuse not to do something. No player could ever say, “Well Ralston was late for treatment, so what if I am too.”

If you see Ralston be sure to thank him for representing your school in a way that you would be proud of. I am sure that he will quickly deflect the praise and place it on others. As for his future I am sure he will have a solid career overseas and after that who knows…the sky is the limit.

We hope to have a quick question and answer article in the coming weeks with Ralston. Let me know if there are any questions you would like to have answered!