2026 Draft Profile - Patrick Ngongba II

My NBA Draft: Patrick Ngongba is a developing center with strong defensive upside. At around 6’10”+, he brings size, length, and rim protection ability, making him a presence in the paint. Offensively, Ngongba is still refining his game, primarily finishing around the rim and on put-backs. His hands and touch are improving, but expanding his offensive repertoire will be key. Defensively, he shows good instincts and timing as a shot blocker. With continued development, Ngongba projects as a traditional rim-protecting big with upside.

Jeremy Woo - ESPN - March 11th: "Scouts are divided on Ngongba: He has intrinsic strengths that make him well-suited as a modern center, as a plus passer and interior defender. But he's also a below-average run-jump athlete who needs to get more out of his frame (6-11)."

Jonathan Wasserman - Bleacher Report - March 10th: "A foot injury will cost Patrick Ngongba II the ACC tournament and more chances to sell his defensive impact, passing and play-finishing. The pitch to Ngongba won't revolve around production or stats. Aside from his appealing physical tools and touch around the basket, the tape shows outstanding instincts and processing."

NBA Draft Room - March 6th: "A workhorse in the lane who isn't flashy but knows his role and has a big impact on the game. Defends at the rim, plays fundamentally sound ball and has some nice passing feel on the offensive end."

Sam Vecenie - The Athletic - March 2nd: "Ngongba is an excellent passer who initiates Duke's actions from the top of the key regularly. He has finished well around the basket when given the chance, even though he's not that explosive vertically, due to good touch. Defensively, Ngongba takes up a ton of space on the interior and is very solid positionally."

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