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Two former Tar Heels face off in NBA G-League action Saturday

Harrison Ingram and Armando Bacot went head-to-head on Saturday night.

It’s no secret the North Carolina Tar Heels miss the production Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram gave them on the basketball court.

Bacot and Ingram only played together at UNC during the 2023-2024 season, but their combined presence was a headache for opponents. Bacot backed opposing centers to the hoop with his strength, finishing them off with dunks or easy layups, while Ingram could score inside or knock down 3-pointers.

Both Bacot and Ingram are now playing professional basketball – deservedly so. On Saturday, Dec. 7, Bacot and Ingram faced off against each other in NBA G-League action.

Bacot got the best of Ingram in the matchup of former North Carolina teammates, as Bacot blocked Ingram’s layup attempt early in the first half.

The San Antonio Spurs selected Harrison Ingram 48th overall (second round) in June’s NBA Draft, though he is now playing for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G-League. Armando Bacot plays for the Memphis Hustle, the Memphis Grizzlies’ G-League affiliate.

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Bacot and the Hustle won a close, high-scoring contest by a 100-96 margin. Bacot enjoyed quite the outing in 34 minutes as a starter, recording yet another double-double by scoring a team-high 17 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Ingram didn’t fare as well in his start, scoring just five points on 2-of-9 shooting. Ingram did pull down 10 rebounds, though, leading his Spurs teammates.

In Chapel Hill, Bacot and Ingram helped lead the Tar Heels to a Sweet 16 appearance in March. Bacot averaged a double-double of 14.5 points and 10.3 rebounds per game, while Ingram averaged 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

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Harrison Ingram the latest Tar Heel to record double-double in professional basketball

Harrison Ingram’s second professional basketball game saw him record a double-double.

How much do you miss watching Harrison Ingram play basketball for our beloved North Carolina Tar Heels?

Ingram was arguably the greatest transfer portal addition of Hubert Davis’ head coaching career, giving UNC an explosive stretch four who kept defenses guessing. Ingram was a double-double machine at North Carolina – not quite like Armando Bacot, but he helped give opposing defenses a headache.

When the 2024 NBA Draft rolled around, Ingram was lucky to hear his name called by the San Antonio Spurs. Ingram is currently on a 2-way contract – and is playing with the Austin Spurs, San Antonio’s G-League affiliate.

Already in his second game with Austin, Ingram is making quite the impact. Ingram recorded a 16-point, 13-rebound double-double in the Baby Spurs’ 122-120 victory over the Osceola Magic on Sunday, Nov. 10.

Ingram wasn’t the only former Tar Heel to record a double-double over the weekend, as Bacot did the same on Saturday.

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Ingram’s 13 rebounds were the most amongst his teammates, while his 35 minutes played were tied with Malachi Flynn for most. Ingram didn’t have the best shooting day, making just 4-of-13 shot attempts, but he converted on 4-of-5 free throw attempts.

North Carolina was in desperate need of a power forward ahead of the 2023-2024 college basketball season, as Pete Nance left for the NBA after a disappointing year. Hubert went out and aced UNC’s need, nabbing Ingram from now-ACC program Stanford.

Ingram tallied 11 double-doubles as a Tar Heel, with his final one coming in the regular-season finale at Duke, helping the Tar Heels complete a regular-season sweep of their archrivals.

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Former UNC basketball standout Harrison Ingram signs first professional contract

The San Antonio Spurs officially signed former UNC standout Harrison Ingram on Monday afternoon.

Looking back on the 2023-2024 North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball season, I think we can all agree that Harrison Ingram was a valuable part of that success.

UNC entered the year in desperate need of a starting power forward, as Pete Nance used his last season of eligibility during the 2022-2023 campaign. North Carolina could’ve easily used Jae’Lyn Withers, but head coach Hubert Davis wanted to make sure his team had valuable depth.

Ingram brought the Tar Heels a rare combination of strong post presence, perimeter shooting ability and strong defense, averaging 12.2 points and 8.8 rebounds last year. There was debate whether Ingram would return for senior year, but he chose the NBA Draft, which was the right decision.

Ingram wound up being the San Antonio Spurs’ second-round selection at 44th overall. He now joins a roster with the likes of rising superstar Victor Wembanyama, former UNC star Harrison Barnes and former Wake Forest standout Chris Paul, regarded amongst the NBA’s best active point guards.

On Monday, Ingram’s dream of being a professional basketball player officially came true, as San Antonio signed him to a 2-way contract.

Inking a 2-way contract means that Ingram will split his rookie campaign between San Antonio and Austin, Texas, where the Spurs’ G-League affiliate by the same name is located. We’ve seen former North Carolina stars, such as Leaky Black, sign 2-way contracts.

Ingram’s strong NBA 2K25 Summer League statline was a strong indicator he deserves a roster spot, as he averaged 10 points, seven rebounds and two assists over three games. Ingram might not play full-time in San Antonio, but if he plays well in the G-League, several call-ups await him.

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Spurs sign No. 48 pick Harrison Ingram to two-way contract

Ingram debuted with the Spurs in summer league, averaging 10 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 40.6% shooting from 3-point range.

Former North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram, the 48th pick in the 2024 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, the team announced.

Ingram was named to the All-ACC third team last season after averaging 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals as a junior. He ranked third in the conference in total rebounds (327) and registered five 20-point games, including 21 points and 13 rebounds on Feb. 3.

The 21-year-old transferred to North Carolina in 2023 after playing the first two years of his career at Stanford. He was the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2022 and had a productive run with the Cardinal, averaging 10.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 65 games.

Ingram debuted with the Spurs in summer league, averaging 10 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 40.6% shooting from 3-point range in seven games between Sacramento and Las Vegas. He registered four games in double figures, including 16 points and 10 rebounds on July 9.

The 6-foot-6 forward established himself as a second-round pick, given his overall ability and versatility on defense with his size at 233 pounds and 7-foot, 1/4-inch wingspan. He displayed those traits in summer league and will have the chance to improve them next season.

Ingram will split his time between the NBA and the Austin Spurs in the G League. He is eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.

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Get to know San Antonio Spurs rookie Harrison Ingram

Eschewing his final year of collegiate eligibility, the Dallas native entered the 2024 NBA draft, where he was selected by the Spurs.

Who is San Antonio Spurs rookie forward Harrison Ingram? Harrison Claiborne Ingram was born in Dallas, Texas on November 27, 2002, and went to high school at his hometown St. Mark’s School of Texas, where he was named a McDonald’s All-American.

Ingram was recruited by and would elect to play for Stanford, where he played between 2021 and 2023 before transferring to the University of North Carolina. Eschewing his final year of collegiate eligibility, the Dallas native entered the 2024 NBA draft, where he was selected by the Spurs’ front office with the No. 48 overall pick of the draft. He has since made a strong impression on Spurs fans in the NBA’s 2024 California Classic Summer League, where he has shined alongside lottery pick Stephon Castle.

If you want to get to know the former Tarheel forward, San Antonio’s official YouTube channel has put together a clip to such an end for you to watch.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to see it for yourself.

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Summer San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Ingram ahead of Las Vegas Summer lEague

The former Tarheel has quietly been putting up solid numbers for San Antonio in summer league play.

Much of the hype for fans of the San Antonio Spurs heading into the NBA’s 2024 California Classic Summer League was understandably focused on the Spurs’ No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft, champion University of Connecticut combo guard Steph Castle.

But as well as the former Husky may have done at the Cali Classic in his debut for San Antonio, the Spurs’ late second round draft pick, University of North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram, has been turning heads as well for his play at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. The former Tarheel has quietly been putting up solid numbers for San Antonio in summer league play, raising expectations as the Spurs head to the league’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League this weekend.

The man himself recently shared some words ahead of heading to Sin City for the last great exhibition series of the summer, courtesy of the host of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, Jeff Garcia. Check it out below!

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NBA offseason creates an unusual pipeline between San Antonio Spurs and UNC basketball

What is the significance of Harrison Ingram and Harrison Barnes teaming up on the San Antonio Spurs?

In just one offseason, the San Antonio Spurs bolstered their roster drastically with the addition of an NBA star and two North Carolina Tar Heels.

Chris Paul, a fellow ACC basketball alumni who starred at Wake Forest from 2003-2005, joined the Spurs after one season with the Golden State Warriors. Paul is a 12-time NBA All-Star who, despite not winning a championship, should be in the Hall of Fame when he retires.

Before Paul came to San Antonio, the Spurs added their first former UNC basketball standout: Harrison Ingram, who heard his name called 48th overall (second round) in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Around the same time Paul joined San Antonio, a fellow former Tar Heel in Harrison Barnes did the same. If you remember Barnes’ name, he led North Carolina to a pair of Elite 8 appearances – in 2011 and 2012.

It’s always exciting watching former UNC standouts play on NBA squads, but to have two on the same team is pretty rare.

Looking at the Spurs’ roster, how likely is it Barnes and Ingram play on the court together?

Off the top of our heads, we know Barnes will be San Antonio’s starting small forward. He’s a reliable, consistent scorer who’s averaged double-digit points in each of the last 12 seasons.

Ingram’s spot on the roster isn’t guaranteed, though. The Spurs are four deep at small forward – Ingram could play power forward, but at 6’5″, he’s undersized at the NBA level.

I could see Ingram signing a 2-way contract. That way, he’d be on the roster while getting playing time in the G-League.

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Best of Harrison Ingram’s play for the San Antonio Spurs in the California Classic Summer League

Ingram put up an average of 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game with the Summer Spurs.

New San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Ingram showed he can hang with NBA-level talent in the league’s 2024 California Classic Summer League. The University of North Carolina alum logged the second most offensive rebounds in summer league play at the annual exhibition event.

Ingram put up an average of 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game with the Summer Spurs in just 27.7 minutes of floor time. The new San Antonio swingman shot an acceptable 41.4% from the field overall at the California Classic, a promising 36.4% from beyond the arc, and a concerning 40.0% from the free throw line.

The odd shooting splits do raise an eyebrow, but in a three-game sample size, they also may not mean very much either way. We do know that the outline of an NBA player was on display for San Antonio, however, which is what you want to see in summer league.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to see the best of Ingram’s play for the Summer Spurs in the Cali Classic.

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Harrison Ingram posts double-double for San Antonio Spurs vs. China

It was not just San Antonio Spurs top pick Stephon Castle turning heads in the Spurs’ 89-67 blowout of the Chinese National Team.

It was not just San Antonio Spurs top pick Stephon Castle turning heads in the Spurs’ 89-67 blowout of the Chinese National Team in the final contest of the California Classic Summer League on this past Tuesday (July 9) night.

Former University of North Carolina forward and the Spurs’ final second round draft pick from the 2024 cohort, Harrison Ingram, played very well for San Antonio as well, notching his first double-double with the Spurs. Ingram put up 16 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals in just 26 minutes of floor time with San Antonio in the exhibition win.

He shot a very good 6-of-10 from the floor overall, a sizzling 3-of-5 from the floor overall, but made but one of his 3 attempts from the free throw line in the victory over China at Sacramento, California’s Golden 1 Center.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to see Ingram’s best plats from the win for yourself, courtesy of the Spurs’ official YouTube channel.

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One week with the San Antonio Spurs 2024 rookies

If fans of the San Antonio Spurs think it has been a busy week for their favorite NBA ball club, they are not wrong.

If fans of the San Antonio Spurs think it has been a busy week for their favorite NBA ball club, they are not wrong. And for the incoming cohort of players picked up by San Antonio’s front office in the 2024 NBA draft, it has been especially busy, with the three prospects taken literally upending their entire lives to join the Spurs organization.

To give you all a better idea of what the last week has been like for University of Connecticut combo guard Stephon Castle, Ratiopharm Ulm guard Juan Nunez, and University of North Carolina forward Harrison Ingram, the team put together a short clip highlighting their experiences from draft night onward.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to get an inside look at a tumultuous if exciting seven days for these three Spurs rookies.

It might be a blur from their perspective, but it is also the start of a new chapter in San Antonio’s history.

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