Patrick Ngongba II NBA mock draft projection: Where Duke star is expected to land
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The 2026 men's NCAA Tournament is down to its Sweet 16 and we'll have a Final Four by Sunday evening. For half of the college stars taking the court this weekend, it's one final opportuniy to impress NBA teams with their play at full game speed when the lights are brightest as this year's draft class comes into focus.
The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Duke's Patrick Ngongba II is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the center's draft night will play out.
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Our draft order is based on ESPN's projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Patrick Ngongba II 2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 22 overall, Atlanta Hawks
Kalbrosky's Analysis:
Many teams could use a big man like Patrick Ngongba II, who is an above-average passer for his position. His assist rate is the highest among underclassmen listed at 6-foot-11 or taller, per Bart Torvik, and he is at the top of his game when passing to a driving perimeter player. Ngongba, who has helped Duke earn a spot in the Sweet 16, is a big-bodied prospect who can carve out space as one of the more prolific cutters in college basketball. He is on an encouraging development track, displaying legitimate year-over-year improvement from his freshman to sophomore campaign.
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Patrick Ngongba II player profile
(all stats as of March 15)
- Position: Center
- Current Team: Duke
- 10.7 points per game
- 6 rebounds per game
- 1.9 assists per game
- 60.2% field goal percentage
- 27.6% three-point field goal percentage
Atlanta Hawks 2026 projected draft picks
- No. 7 (via NOP), No. 22 (via CLE) and No. 57 (via BOS)
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