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Auburn's Narcisse Ngoy cleared by NCAA for immediate eligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Auburn's Narcisse Ngoy cleared by NCAA for immediate eligibility

Summary

Narcisse Ngoy, a 7-foot center from France, has been approved by the NCAA for immediate eligibility to play basketball at Auburn, as announced by head coach Steven Pearl on October 8, 2026. Ngoy, who signed with the Tigers this offseason, has two seasons of eligibility remaining. His clearance follows the program's anticipation of eligibility decisions for other recruits, including Mantas Rubstavicius and Kolby King. Last year, Ngoy led the French Elite 2 League in rebounds and blocks per game, while the Los Angeles Clippers drafted him in the summer.

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By the Numbers

•Narcisse Ngoy signed with Auburn this offseason.
•He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
•Ngoy averaged 10.8 points per game in France last year.
•He led the French league in rebounds and blocks.
•Auburn awaits eligibility clearance for other recruits.

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8:46 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA grants Auburn center immediate eligibility
8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn basketball's Narcisse Ngoy cleared by NCAA for immediate eligibility

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Narcisse Ngoy, who signed with Auburn basketball this offseason, has been cleared by the NCAA and made immediately eligible for the Tigers.
— Yahoo Sports