Clippers select Narcisse Ngoy in draft, surprising Auburn basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers selected Narcisse Ngoy, an international prospect, in the NBA Draft last week, catching Auburn basketball off guard. Auburn head coach Steven Pearl noted that even Ngoy was unaware of the selection at the time it happened. Pearl indicated that the Clippers expressed regret about the unexpected situation. Ngoy, who will turn 22 shortly, has reaffirmed his commitment to play at Auburn. This situation marks a unique instance in college basketball, as Ngoy could become the first collegiate player in a draft-and-stash scenario, despite planning to play in college first.
- •Narcisse Ngoy was picked by the Clippers in the NBA Draft.
- •Auburn's coach Steven Pearl was surprised by the draft selection.
- •Ngoy was asleep during the draft announcement.
- •The Clippers apologized to Auburn for the unexpected pick.
- •Ngoy reaffirms commitment to play for Auburn basketball.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Clippers 'kind of apologized' to Auburn basketball for Narcisse Ngoy draft pick
"Confused by Narcisse Ngoy's selection in the NBA Draft last week? You weren't alone. It caught Auburn basketball by surprise, too.
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