"Ngongba was projected as a borderline first-round pick in June's NBA draft but will opt to head back to college instead. A 6-foot-11 sophomore, Ngongba earned honorable mention All-ACC honors last season after averaging 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists."
"He was one of the most improved players in the conference and was an anchor for one of the country's elite defensive units. Ngongba ranked in the top 15 in the league in offensive rating, offensive rebound and defensive rebound rate, block percentage and fouls drawn per 40 minutes."
"With Ngongba back, Jon Scheyer is now expected to return at least three key pieces from a team that earned the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Freshman guard Cayden Boozer announced his return last week, while Caleb Foster also appears trending toward a return."
"Duke welcomes the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, a group headlined by three top-25 recruits: Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr. and Bryson Howard. On Sunday, the Blue Devils landed a commitment from Belmont transfer Drew Scharnowski, who averaged 10.7 points last season."
Patrick Ngongba II, Duke's starting center, announced his return for the next season after being projected as a borderline first-round NBA draft pick. The 6-foot-11 sophomore averaged 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists last season, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors. He ranked in the top 15 in several statistical categories. Ngongba's return adds to Duke's roster, which is expected to include key players and a top recruiting class, enhancing their prospects for the upcoming season.
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