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Clippers Draft Pick Returns to Auburn for 2026-27 Season
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Narcisse Ngoy with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ngoy announced he will play for Auburn University instead of joining the team.
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The Los Angeles Clippers selected Narcisse Ngoy with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ngoy announced Thursday that he will return to Auburn University for the 2026-27 season rather than report to the Clippers. Ngoy posted on Instagram that he intends to honor his commitment to Auburn.
"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 2026-27 season," the post stated. Ngoy committed to Auburn in March and did not formally declare for the draft.
International players over age 22 are automatically entered into the draft pool under current NCAA rules, which allow them to retain college eligibility. The Clippers acquired the 57th pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Henri Veesaar, whom they had selected with the 52nd pick, plus cash considerations. The team also drafted Keaton Wagler fifth overall.
Ngoy retains two years of college eligibility. The Clippers will hold his NBA rights until he chooses to enter the league.
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