Narcisse Ngoy, the Auburn basketball player, appears to still be happening despite the Frenchman's selection at 59th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers, via Atlanta, in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, June 24.
Ngoy, who signed with Auburn at the end of March, was a decorated international signee. He averaged 10.8 points per game in the French Elite 2 League last year, and he led the league in rebounds per game (11.5) and blocks per game (2.5) while shooting 70% from the floor.
The selection isn't believed to be one that takes a player from Auburn's roster next season however. It's been widely reported as a "draft and stash."
Narcisse Ngoy represents a new wave: The college basketball draft-and-stash.
Enormous big man who put up monster numbers in French Pro B this season. Auto-eligible for the draft as a 2004-born player. Will almost ****** uredly play this season at Auburn with the Clippers holding…
— Kevin Sweeney (CBB_Central) June 25, 2026
Ngoy, who signed with Auburn at the end of March, was a decorated international signee. He averaged 10.8 points per game in the French Elite 2 League last year, and he led the league in rebounds per game (11.5) and blocks per game (2.5) while shooting 70% from the floor.
The selection isn't believed to be one that takes a player from Auburn's roster next season however. It's been widely reported as a "draft and stash."
Narcisse Ngoy represents a new wave: The college basketball draft-and-stash.
Enormous big man who put up monster numbers in French Pro B this season. Auto-eligible for the draft as a 2004-born player. Will almost ****** uredly play this season at Auburn with the Clippers holding…
— Kevin Sweeney (CBB_Central) June 25, 2026
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