Four-star small forward recruit CJ Ingram has always had the advantage over the Florida Gators, but head coach Todd Golden and staff still value his commitment highly.

Cornelius Ingram, who played tight end for Florida on the second team of the 2007 SEC and was a member of the Gators’ 2007 and 2009 BCS national championship teams, is the father of Ingram, who attends Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida.

Even though the Gators had an advantage in this recruiting class, it was nonetheless noteworthy that they were able to get Ingram instead of players from Kansas, Michigan, or Georgia.

Regarding his dedication to Florida, Ingram told On3’s Joe Tipton, “It always felt like home.” “With the fans, the mood is simply different. I’m doing [it] at home in front of friends and family, and it felt almost perfect. Every day, coaches Todd, Taurean Green, Hartmann, and Talley provide me with guidance on my future potential, developmental paths, and systemic fit.

At the collegiate level, Ingram sees himself as a “two-way slasher” who can play the one, two, or three. He is ranked as the 11th best small forward in the 2025 basketball recruiting class by 247Sports.

Along with four-star combo guard Alex Lloyd, he is Florida’s second commitment of the class. The Gators’ class is currently ranked in the top 10 nationally.

Basketball in Kentucky needs to land this outstanding 2025 talent.

Five-star power forward Niko Bundalo is one prospect in the 2025 class that Mark Pope cannot afford to overlook. Coach Pope is relatively new to Lexington, therefore Kentucky is fresh to this recruiting class. As a result, the Wildcats are trailing behind, although Bundalo was developed in a lab specifically for this method.

The 6’11, 215-pound power big is a fantastic shooter, which is another reason Kentucky’s new offensive scheme will love him. For the system, Bundalo’s shooting is the most interesting aspect of his game, but he can also play down low and pass the ball.

Eight universities remain on Bundalo’s short list of candidates, which now includes Kentucky, UConn, North Carolina, Ohio State, Michigan State, Pitt, Texas, and Xavier. He’s actively scheduling visits, and he intends to make Lexington the destination of his last visit.

The Kentucky Wildcats would benefit greatly if this turns out to be the truth because it would indicate that Kentucky would be the last university he visits before making a choice.

When the power forward comes on campus, Coach Pope should have no trouble pitching Bundalo on his plan because, as previously mentioned, he was built for this setup. It will be difficult for Bundalo to say no if Coach Pope shows him how he would use him and how this could lead to the NBA.

Niko Bundalo is a player whom Big Blue Nation should keep in mind since he would be a superb addition to Kentucky’s 2025 class.