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Clippers draftee Ngoy opts for Auburn next season
Key takeaways
- Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in this week's NBA draft, said Thursday he still plans to play college basketball at Auburn next season.
- Ngoy, who committed to the Tigers in March, was picked by the LA Clippers toward the end of Wednesday's second round.
- "I am thankful for the LA Clippers' confidence in me," Ngoy posted on social media.
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Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in this week's NBA draft, said Thursday he still plans to play college basketball at Auburn next season.
Ngoy, who committed to the Tigers in March, was picked by the LA Clippers toward the end of Wednesday's second round.
"I am thankful for the LA Clippers' confidence in me," Ngoy posted on social media. "I fully intend to honor my commitment to Auburn University, and I am looking forward to wearing the Auburn Tigers jersey for the 2026-27 season."
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