Wake Forest Lands Monmouth Transfer Justin Ray

Demon Deacons add fourth portal addition with scoring guard

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:55pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player's jump shot broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes in navy, red, and yellow, conveying the dynamic energy of the sport.Wake Forest's addition of sharpshooter Justin Ray from the transfer portal aims to provide a scoring boost for the Demon Deacons.Wake Forest Today

Wake Forest has added Monmouth transfer Justin Ray, a sharpshooting guard, as the fourth new player the Demon Deacons have brought in from the transfer portal this offseason.

Why it matters

Wake Forest is looking to build on a strong 2025-26 season and return to the NCAA Tournament, and adding experienced transfers like Ray can help bolster the roster and provide immediate scoring punch.

The details

Ray, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged 14.2 points per game last season for Monmouth. He is known as an elite perimeter shooter and will provide a scoring boost for the Demon Deacons, who are looking to replace some key departures from last year's team.

  • Justin Ray entered the transfer portal in March 2026.
  • Wake Forest announced the addition of Ray on April 18, 2026.

The players

Justin Ray

A 6-foot-3 guard who transferred from Monmouth to Wake Forest after averaging 14.2 points per game last season.

Wake Forest

The ACC basketball program that landed the transfer of Justin Ray to bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season.

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What they’re saying

“Justin is an elite shooter who will space the floor and provide a scoring punch for us. We're excited to add him to our roster as we look to build on last season's success.”

— Steve Forbes, Head Coach, Wake Forest

What’s next

Wake Forest will look to integrate Ray into their system during the offseason and have him ready to contribute when the 2026-27 season tips off.

The takeaway

Adding experienced transfers like Justin Ray is a key part of Wake Forest's strategy to reload their roster and remain competitive in the ACC after losing some key players from last year's team.