Ralph Scott is a 6-8 small forward from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, originally from Connecticut with family roots in Bermuda. He did not immediately crack IMG's national roster, starting on the Varsity Gold team before earning a spot and having a breakout moment at the 2025 NBA Academy Games. He committed to Tennessee under coach Rick Barnes on September 30, 2025, becoming Barnes' first 2026 commit and choosing the Vols over Houston, Purdue, and Texas A&M.