NC State forward Ernest Ross returns to Wolfpack after committing to UT-San Antonio Posted May 17, 2024 North Carolina State junior forward Ernest Ross is back. He entered the transfer portal in April, later committed to UTSA, but the 6-foot-9 big man announced he was returning to NC State on Wednesday morning via social media. A former four-star recruit, Ross played in 13 games and scored 4 total points during the Wolfpack’s 2023-24 basketball season. (The Wolfpacker)