8legs: Patrick ngongba ii

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ESPN mock draft has Toronto selecting Duke center Patrick Ngongba II, highlighting him as a long-term center option.
Ngongba is noted for size, instincts, and playmaking potential, with a need for a reliable jumper at the next level.
The article suggests Ngongba could fit Toronto’s needs if he remains on the board at the draft.
Murray-Boyles is currently used as a small-ball center, underscoring the need for depth at the five for Toronto.
Ngongba has improved conditioning and averages 10.9 points and 6.4 rebounds this season for Duke.
The mock draft frames Ngongba as a potential contributor at the NBA level with substantial upside.
The piece notes the 2026 NBA Draft class is thin at center positions.
Toronto's current needs include adding size at center before potential trade deadline considerations.

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Ngongba has become Duke's main center and a rising NBA draft prospect in 2025-26.
After a limited rookie season due to foot injuries, Ngongba returned healthy and productive.
Ngongba's scoring and rebounding jumped significantly this season, with 10.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Ngongba expanded his three-point attempts from almost none to 19 this season, making five.
ESPN mock drafts have him projected in the upper first round, signaling continued stock growth.
Ngongba's conditioning and footwork have improved, aiding his on-court effectiveness.
He started every Duke game until a recent shift when Maliq Brown was inserted into the lineup.
Ngongba posted a 17-point, five-rebound performance off the bench in an 82-75 win.
Ngongba has 12 double-digit scoring games in Duke's first 16 games this season.
Analysts view Ngongba as a versatile big with potential for perimeter scoring.
Duke's Jon Scheyer has adjusted the rotation to adapt to Ngongba's role.

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