Patrick Ngongba II - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ready to roll in Sweet 16 Ngongba (undisclosed) is available against St. John's in the Sweet 16 on Friday.

Impact Ngongba was deemed questionable on the Blue Devils' initial injury report, but the sophomore center has been cleared on the final injury report three hours before tip-off. He missed five games from March 7 to March 19, but returned in the Round of 32 against TCU. Ngongba broke out in his sophomore season, averaging 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while starting 28 of 30 games -- his return is a big deal against a team that thrives in the paint like St. John's.

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Questionable vs St. John's Ngongba (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game against St. John's.

Impact Ngongba had four points, four rebounds, four assists and a block in 13 minutes in the win over TCU in the previous round. If the big man is cleared to play, he should handle a starting role in the Blue Devils' frontcourt.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 overall seed Duke gets big man Patrick Ngongba II back for 2nd-round win over TCU

Duke has starting big man Patrick Ngongba II back just in time for the No. 1 overall seed’s run to the Sweet 16 of March Madness

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16

Cameron Boozer shook off a quiet first half to finish with 19 points while No. 1 overall seed Duke shot 61.5% after halftime Saturday to pull away from TCU for an 81-58 win in a ph...

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Well-rounded effort in return Ngongba (foot) closed with four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 13 minutes during Saturday's 81-58 victory over TCU.

Impact Ngongba was questionable for the Blue Devils after missing five straight games, but he returned to action against TCU in the Round of 32 and was active all over the court in a limited 13 minutes. Though he came off the bench, he was still impactful with four points, four boards and four assists. He'll now have a few days to rest up before Duke plays in the Sweet 16 next weekend.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. TCU Ngongba (foot) is expected to play against TCU in the Round of 32, per Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports.

Impact Ngongba reportedly arrived to the arena on a scooter Saturday, but he still looked good in practice and is expected to be available for the Blue Devils. He notably isn't a part of Duke's starting lineup against the Horner Frogs, but there's still a chance he could come off the bench and provide crucial minutes up front. Ngongba averages 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks this season.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Duke coach Jon Scheyer hopes center Patrick Ngongba II can play in NCAA 2nd round against TCU

Duke coach Jon Scheyer is “hopeful” starting big man Patrick Ngongba II will play Saturday against TCU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as he recovers from soreness in hi...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

No. 1 seed Duke looks to refocus after surviving Siena scare in March Madness opener

The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils are hoping to learn a lesson after a first-round NCAA Tournament scare from Siena: be aggressive from the start

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Question mark for Saturday Ngongba (foot) is questionable for Duke's clash with TCU in the Round of 32 on Saturday.

Impact Ngongba's return is still up in the air for the Blue Devils, who escaped a scare from Siena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in their fifth straight game without the sophomore center. Ngongba has a shot to return as Duke tries to advance to the Sweet 16, but he could be trending towards being a game-time decision. He averages 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks this season.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness

Duke barely avoided a shocking upset to open the NCAA Tournament before beating Siena 71-65

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Duke's Patrick Ngongba II 'unlikely' to play in tournament opener Deadspin | Duke's Patrick Ngongba II 'unlikely' to play in tournament opener

MARCH 18 • DEADSPIN.COM

No. 1 overall seed Duke won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for March Madness Round 1

Duke won’t have starting big man Patrick Ngongba II on Thursday for its first-round game against Siena in March Madness because of soreness in his right foot

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Ngongba (foot) will not appear in Thursday's game against Siena.

Impact Ngongba will remain sidelined with a foot injury as the Blue Devils open the NCAA Tournament against the Saints on Thursday. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has appeared in 29 games this season (28 starts), averaging 10.7 points, six rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks on 22.4 minutes per game. Ngongba, who hasn't appeared since Mar. 2, will have his next opportunity to return Saturday against the winner of Thursday's game between Ohio State and TCU, but his expected status is unknown.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

'Very unlikely' to face Siena Ngongba (foot) is "very unlikely" to play in the Round of 64 against Siena on Thursday according to head coach Jon Scheyer, per Anna Snyder of The Fayetteville Observer.

Impact Ngongba has missed the last four games for Duke, and all signs point to the starting center making it five straight absences. The Blue Devils should still have no problem rolling over 16-seeded Siena, but they'll certainly miss Ngongba, who averages 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament

Duke is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, but could be missing two key players due to foot injuries

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Top overall seed Duke gets a tough NCAA East Region draw with UConn, Hall of Fame coaches

Top overall seed Duke headlines the NCAA Tournament’s East Region bracket

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon Scheyer

Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

No. 1 Duke survives Florida State test in ACC Tournament without Foster, Ngongba

Top-ranked Duke had to play with an injury-altered lineup to hold off Florida State in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

No. 1 Duke edges Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament after Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out

Isaiah Evans made seven 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 32 points, Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Cameron Boozer added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 1...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Duke's Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer headline AP all-ACC honors for 2025-26 season

Duke star freshman Cameron Boozer and coach Jon Scheyer headlined The Associated Press' individual awards for the Atlantic Coast Conference in the 2025-26 season

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Top-Ranked Duke Down Two Starters Entering ACC Tournament Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II will both miss the conference tournament.

MARCH 10 • SI.COM

No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney

Top-ranked Duke has lost starting point guard Caleb Foster to a broken right foot that will keep him out for an extended period

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

May be available for NCAA tourney Ngongba (foot) may be available for the NCAA tournament, according to the Duke team's X account.

Impact Even though Ngongba is out for the ACC tournament, his season is far from finished. Duke unsurprisingly qualified for the NCAA tournament yet again, and he may be available as long as his injured foot fully recovers without any setbacks. Ngongba finished the regular season with 10.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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College Basketball 2025-2026 Buzz: St. John's Announces Rick Pitino Extension

No. 1 overall seed Duke gets big man Patrick Ngongba II back for 2nd-round win over TCU

Boozer, No. 1 overall seed Duke get rolling after halftime to beat TCU 81-58 and reach Sweet 16

Duke coach Jon Scheyer hopes center Patrick Ngongba II can play in NCAA 2nd round against TCU

No. 1 seed Duke looks to refocus after surviving Siena scare in March Madness opener

No. 1 overall seed Duke survives 16-seed Siena, rallies for 71-65 win in 1st round of March Madness

No. 1 overall seed Duke won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for March Madness Round 1

North Carolina's Wilson, Texas Tech's Toppin among the missing stars in the NCAA Tournament

Top overall seed Duke gets a tough NCAA East Region draw with UConn, Hall of Fame coaches

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Jon Scheyer

No. 1 Duke survives Florida State test in ACC Tournament without Foster, Ngongba

No. 1 Duke edges Florida State 80-79 in ACC Tournament after Seminoles' buzzer-beater rims out

Duke's Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer headline AP all-ACC honors for 2025-26 season

No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney