
Jack Ingram brings veteran size and bench-value frontcourt depth to Illinois
Jack Ingram is a 6-foot-10, 245-pound F/C who was known as the first big man off the bench on Illinois’ memorable 2004-05 team, giving the Illini physical interior depth, rebounding presence, and lineup flexibility.[4][6] He’s not a flashy stat-stuffer, but his value comes from being a sturdy, trusted frontcourt option who understands role discipline and team fit—useful traits if you want size, experience, and low-maintenance reliability in the paint.[2][3][4]