Monmouth Transfer Justin Ray Commits to Wake Forest

Deacs add a sharpshooter to the backcourt

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:26pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player mid-jump shot, with the figure broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of navy, green, and orange, conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.The Demon Deacons add a sharpshooter to the roster, hoping his 3-point prowess can help lift the team to new heights.Wake Forest Today

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have added Monmouth transfer Justin Ray, a 6-3, 170-pound sophomore who averaged 11.3 points per game this past season and shot 42% from 3-point range, to their roster for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

Wake Forest is looking to bolster its backcourt depth and perimeter shooting after losing several key contributors from last year's team. Ray's ability to space the floor and knock down 3-pointers could provide a valuable offensive spark off the bench for the Deacs.

The details

Ray scored in double figures in 17 games this past season, including a career-high 27 points against Northeastern where he made 7 of 14 3-point attempts. He also had 25 points and 3 assists in a loss to Syracuse, showcasing his ability to both spot up and create his own shot off the dribble.

  • Ray played the 2025-26 season at Monmouth.

The players

Justin Ray

A 6-3, 170-pound sophomore transfer from Monmouth who averaged 11.3 points per game and shot 42% from 3-point range last season.

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What’s next

Ray will look to immediately contribute to a Wake Forest team that is aiming to bounce back after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign.

The takeaway

The addition of Justin Ray gives Wake Forest a much-needed perimeter shooting threat to complement their frontcourt depth and help space the floor for their offense next season.