Harrison

Ingram

The 48th overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, Ingram performed well for the Spurs in summer league action. As a result, the former Stanford/North Carolina wing has been rewarded with a two-way contract. While there could be some long-term value in stashing Ingram in dynasty leagues, redraft league managers can afford to leave him on the board.

Ingram helped the Spurs get their first win of the summer on Tuesday by recording a double-double. The Spurs selected Ingram with the 48th pick in the draft last month, and this game was representative of the well-rounded impact that he can make when given the opportunity. Ingram could certainly carve out a role on this young Spurs team as a rookie, but it is unlikely that he receives the minutes needed to put up this type of stat line consistently. Consider him a player to stash in dynasty formats, but don’t expect much of an impact this season.

With lottery pick Stephon Castle sidelined, there were additional opportunities for other Spurs, such as Ingram, to step up offensively. Unfortunately for the second-round pick, he had a tough night shooting the basketball while offering limited value in other areas. Ingram plays on the wing, a position where the Spurs have multiple veterans still considered young by NBA standards, most notably Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson. While Ingram could have value as a late-round option in dynasty leagues, he’s unlikely to be worth the risk in redrafts.

After playing two seasons at Stanford, Ingram transferred to North Carolina for his junior campaign and was one of the most impactful transfers in college basketball. The 6-foot-5, 234-pound wing accounted for 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 3-pointers, earning third-team All-ACC honors. While Ingram did shoot a respectable 38.5% from three, there may be concerns regarding how that aspect of his game will translate as a 61.2% foul shooter. He defends his position well and was a very good rebounder for his size during his lone season at North Carolina. He isn’t an upside play, but he should end up being a solid rotation piece for the Spurs as they continue to build a team around Victor Wembanyama.