Clippers' Draft Pick Chooses College Return at Auburn

WHO:

NY Post - Narcisse Ngoy, a French center, is the player involved.

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy signed with Auburn University and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers.

WHAT:

NY Post - Ngoy revealed on social media that he would be returning to college for the 2026-27 season.

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers via the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the NBA Draft in a draft-and-stash move.

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy stated, "I am thankful for the LA Clippers' confidence in me. I fully intend to honor my commitment to Auburn University, and I am looking forward to wearing the Auburn Tigers jersey for the 2026-2027 season."

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy will play for Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy will play for Auburn in the 2026-27 season.

WHY:

RealGM Basketball - Ngoy's decision to return to college is to honor his commitment to Auburn University.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - The draft-and-stash selection allows the Clippers to secure Ngoy's rights without requiring him to join the NBA roster immediately.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 23:26 UTC)

Narcisse Ngoy, a French center, has announced on social media that he will be returning to college to play for Auburn University during the 2026-27 season. Ngoy was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in a draft-and-stash move, which allows the team to secure his rights while he continues his college career. Expressing gratitude for the Clippers' confidence in him, Ngoy stated that he fully intends to honor his commitment to Auburn and looks forward to wearing the Tigers' jersey.