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UNC Basketball: Where Harrison Ingram Ranks Among Nation's Transfers

Harrison Ingram has looked to be at home in the UNC basketball program since the get-go this season.

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In his first year in Chapel Hill since transferring from Stanford, UNC basketball junior forward Harrison Ingram has been a difference-maker for the ninth-ranked Tar Heels (7-2, 1-0 ACC).

And the 21-year-old has been consistent with his contributions. He's yet to finish a game in a UNC basketball jersey with fewer than 10 points.

As a full-time starter through nine contests, Ingram is the squad's second-leading scorer.

The 6-foot-7, 235-pound bruiser is averaging 15.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 48.5 percent the field, 46.3 percent from deep as a volume 3-point threat (2.1 makes per game), and 62.2 percent at the charity stripe.

In the eyes of On3's Jamie Shaw, those numbers and his overall impact in embracing his duties are deserving of a spot at No. 8 this week (No. 1 in the ACC) among the nation's transfers:

"What a difference a change in role can make for a player. Harrison Ingram has been asked to be a featured player for Stanford over the past two seasons. This year, he transferred to UNC, in a role where he is a connecting piece alongside RJ Davis and Armando Bacot. In that supporting role, Ingram has shined."

Harrison Ingram and the Tar Heels next face No. 14 Kentucky (7-2, 0-0 SEC) in Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET (CBS) as part of the CBS Sports Classic. It'll be UNC basketball's first outing since losing to No. 5 UConn, 87-76, in Madison Square Garden last Tuesday night.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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