Justin Ingram to Work Out with NBA's Milwaukee Bucks

Former Rocket guard to be at Bucks Training Center on Wednesday

June 19, 2007

Toledo, OH - With the 2007 NBA Draft right around the corner, former Rocket Justin Ingram is scheduled to work out for the Milwaukee Bucks this week. Ingram is slated to visit the Bucks Training Center on Wednesday, June 20 along with three other former collegiate players. The NBA draft will be held on Thursday, June 28 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for Justin and it's a great reward for all the hard work he has put in," Toledo Head Coach Stan Joplin said. "He represented our program in the best possible fashion throughout his entire career, and I know he'll be successful in whatever career path he chooses."

Ingram helped the Rockets to their first Mid-American Conference title in 27 years last season, while setting school records for most career games played (123) and most consecutive games started (123). He finished his UT career in second place in steals (217), third in free-throw percentage (.816), fourth in three-point field goals (213), fifth in minutes played (3,856) and eighth in career points (1,494). Ingram was named first-team All-MAC as a senior, second-team All-MAC as a junior and MAC Freshman of the Year in his rookie campaign. During has career, Ingram guided the Rockets to two NIT appearances, one MAC regular-season title and two MAC West Division titles.

Below is a listing of players who are working out for the Bucks this week: Monday, June 18 - On-court workout begins at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Mike Conley Jr, Ohio State

Tuesday, June 19 - On-court workout begins at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Corey Brewer, Florida
Al Horford, Florida
Carl Landry, Purdue
Matt Lojeski, Hawaii

Wednesday, June 20 - On-court workout begins at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Justin Ingram, Toledo
Kevin Kruger, UNLV
Matt Lojeski, Hawaii
Julian Wright, Kansas

Thursday, June 21 - On-court workout begins at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Luksa Andric, Croatia