Clippers Draft Pick Narcisse Ngoy Decides to Return to Auburn Instead of Playing for LAC
After being selected with the 57th pick in Wednesday’s second round, the French prospect announced on Instagram that he will honor his commitment to Auburn rather than make the jump to the NBA to play for the Clippers.
“I am thankful for the LA Clippers’ confidence in me,” Ngoy wrote in his Instagram story. “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.”
Ngoy became automatically draft-eligible under the NBA’s international player rules because he was going to turn 22 before the season starts
The Clippers retain his exclusive NBA rights while he plays at Auburn next season.
He did not formally go through the draft process
This is like a draft and stash but through college instead of some other country