Patrick Ngongba II Commits to Duke, Solidifying Their No. 1 Ranked Recruiting Class in the Nation

Duke's 2024 recruiting class gains 6-foot-11 center Patrick Ngongba II, a promising center from a basketball family who chose the Blue Devils over Kentucky and Kansas State, further establishing their strong position in the national rankings.

• Patrick Ngongba II, a 6-foot-11 five-star center from Paul VI High School (Virginia), has committed to Duke, securing the school's top rank in nationwide recruiting.
• Ngongba chose Duke over Kansas State, Kentucky, Michigan, and UConn, citing that the institution felt like home and he appreciated the plan Duke's coaches had for him.
• His commitment gives Duke a significant lead over North Carolina, as the Blue Devils also have commitments from five-star recruits Cooper Flagg, Isaiah Evans, Kon Knueppel, and top-50 guard Darren Harris.
• Ngongba, who has post scoring abilities, dribble hand-offs, and effective short-distance drives, provides Duke with the much-needed big man for its 2024 class, impacting the team's future roster balance.
• Coming from a basketball family, Ngongba's parents are both former George Washington players, with his mother, a former WNBA Draft selection, setting the career points record at the aforementioned university.

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