Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers, will honor his commitment to play college basketball at Auburn next season. The 21-year-old 7-foot center from France, who earned MVP honors in the second-tier French Elite 2 league, is eligible to play in college without forfeiting his eligibility. Unlike other players who declared for the draft, Ngoy’s situation allows him to maintain his college status as he did not sign with the Clippers. This trend illustrates the evolving relationship between college and professional basketball.
