Patrick Ngongba II is emerging as Duke’s efficient interior anchor
Ngongba has grown from a low-minute reserve into a reliable, high-efficiency center for Duke, posting a career-best 2025-26 line of around 10 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.1 blocks per game while giving the Blue Devils a strong finish around the rim and real interior length. His differentiators are touch, short-roll passing, and steady defensive activity rather than flashy scoring; sources also note that he has earned consistent minutes by being dependable, physical, and versatile, with some evaluators seeing NBA-level upside if his offensive game keeps expanding.[3][13][17]
