Power Forward Ernest Ross announced this morning that he is returning to NC State for his final year of eligibility.
Last Friday, Ross committed to UTSA after entering the Transfer Portal on April 17th, but it looks like he had a change of heart over the past couple of days.
NC State has been in desperate need to add a Big out of the Portal. They have hosted ECU’s Ezra Ausar and Georgia’s Frank Anselem-Ibe, but neither of them have found a home yet. With the addition of Ross, NC State has added depth in the Frontcourt, and unless something changes, their roster is full with 13 scholarship players.
Ross played in 14 games this past season, averaging 3.4 minutes per contest. After playing in 34 games last season, averaging 11.4 minutes per contest, Ross saw his participation dip to a career low this season, but that didn’t for a second break his infectious personality. On the sideline, you could count on Ross every single game to be the heart and soul of the Wolfpack on the bench. To watch a player who played as little as he did, care as much as he did, makes me super proud that this young man represented NC State so well.
Ross was a consensus 4-star player in NC State’s 2021 recruiting class, with 247Sports ranking him as the #60 overall player nationally. ESPN ranked him as the #5 overall player in the state of Florida.
You misspelled the kids name several times. Please get someone to proofread.
Avila and Conwell are available. Go get them. Both can shoot and have two years of eligibility left.
I live in Knoxville and watch the Vols all the time. This kid wasn’t used enough to see what real skills he has. I like that he has three years of eligibility left but don’t know if he is the player like Horne. He’s big enough to play defense if he can develop a consistent three point shot. Still need that two year guy that can fill it up from three. Need another two year big to replace Ross. Ross and Pass seem to be a good kids but are wasting our and their time at State.