Uh how is this possible

does this mean that the Clippers still retain his rights if he decides to play in the NBA?

very interesting bc I think this specific scenario only works bc he is international. I think NCAA players who declare for the draft and dont get drafted cant return to the NBA, or

That is how things used to be. idk anymore with NCAA

I think it’s pretty clear that LAC was planning to draft and stash him in the NCAA. No way they were looking to walk away with 4 rookies (Wagler, Baba, Martinelli, and Ngoy) given their roster crunch, and watching him develop in the NCAA is probably just as worthwhile to them as putting him in the G-league.

It’s just a really weird situation but an interesting strategy. I have a feeling Ngoy isn’t really an NBA player, but if he miraculously shows out in Auburn, then they have his rights and can bring him up when he’s ready.

Uh… can you do that?

Would be hilarious if he plays himself into a first round grade and the Clippers have his rights.

“Thanks Clips, but I have higher Aspirations awaiting me in Auburn right now. 👉👉” 

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

I know people are chomping at the bit to kill the NCAA for this but this feels really fair to me. He’s automatically eligible because he’s 22. If he isn’t ready for the league, and the team supports him returning to college for a year, why not? It’s no different than an overseas or draft and stash to me.

did he just pull his hand away and say too slow to the clippers when they went to high five?

The OP includes all the relevant information.

It’s best if you consider this an international player that was drafted, but he just happens to be playing at Auburn. He didn’t have a say in putting his name in the draft. He had already planned to attend Auburn next season and the Clippers just drafted him on a flyer to secure his rights.

Is it me or is the NBA draft the messiest drafts in the major sports? Terrible commentary, pacing, no one seems to know who is a good prospect outside the top 5. Everything seems like a total disaster with the draft.

It wasn’t a “decision”. Clippers knew he was committed to Auburn, it was a draft and stash from the beginning.

Bro wut?

kinda smart honestly. 57th pick not guaranteed minutes, getting another year at auburn where he’s already the man… clips still hold his rights so it’s basically a draft and stash with better competition

What a wacky draft lol

Players will make more money via NIL than GLeague, etc. Probably will see a lot of these 2nd round pics head back to college.

Draft-and-stash through the NCAA is absolutely hysterical

This seems like the kind of funky move you’d do if you think your team is losing some draft picks. 

I know Clips do sketchy stuff but this is legal. They retain his rights once he finishes college.

He gets more money on NIL. This will happen again.

NIL got players all types of messed up.

Players are literally saying I rather not play in the NBA.

They are also saying they rather not go overseas either.

Like imagine that.

Wait for real?

Could this dude play for the clippers at the end of the season/playoffs after college ends?

Bruh

God hates the clippers 

Will he still be paid?

What being taken by clippers does to someone

Bro didn’t wanna play for the flippers 😂

I saw Kawhi fall to his knees near a forest

You can do that ?

Question since I don’t understand how this works, what’s stopping a team from drafting the next Luka doncic when he’s 15 and  retaining his rights whenever he’s ready to join the nba?

Edit: whoops, answer clearly in the post. Thanks. 

NIL money is good vs 2nd round.

Clippers blown away Narcissus chose to go his own way

He said “fuck that I’m not playing for the Flippers…send me back to college” lmao

War Damn Eagle

clippers took a flier on a guy who had zero intention of going pro yet, ngl that’s just wasted energy on draft night

This is some next-level loop-hole stuff right here.

Valid

I didnt know you could draft and stash with the NCAA

As an Auburn fan, I hope this works out for everyone.

What was the most recent player to turn down the draft and go back to/start college?

Bruh

How the fuck did Ngoy get drafted before Pettiford

This should ban them from coming back to the league.

Is it too late for them to sneak in the tournament?

Pop plays with me on a

So serious question…what happens to that pick? They just lose it?