Ingram Returns, Gators Roster Solidifies

0:00On April 22nd, Florida Gators freshman guard CJ Ingram just dropped the news he's coming back for more. The 5-foot-11 sharp shooter from Gainesville announced that on social media Wednesday, right after forward Thomas Howe said he's returning for, his senior year. With the NCAA transfer portal window shut, Ingram's got three years of eligibility left to build on his rookie season. Last year, Ingram came off the bench in 21 games, averaging 2.2 points. He started strong but adjusted to college ball as Isaiah Brown stepped up. Things clicked late though, like dropping 8 points, 3 assists, and 2 boards against Mississippi State when Howe set out injured. Coach Todd Goldin lit up after that game, calling Ingram Clutch. He said the kid was plus 21 in the first half when they were down double digits, proving he stayed ready. Ingram backed it up with another 8.3 assists night in their tournament blowout over Prairie View A&M. Roster shaping up solid for next season. They've locked in hall, star big Alex Condon,

1:02starters like Boogie Flan and Isaiah Brown, plus guards AJ Brown, Alex Lloyd, and Alex Kovichev. Snag transfer, Denzel Aberdeen, who was on their title team two years back, and he's chasing an extra eligibility year. High school 7-footer Jones lay sign 2. But they're losing center's Micahann Lachan and Olivier Rue to the portal, and Ruben Cheney-Lue's testing NBA waters with a May 27th deadline to return. Gator's fans can breathe easy with this court intact, eyes on Ingram's growth, and that draft call from Cheney-Lue to round out the squad.