Top-25 recruit Patrick Ngongba commits to Duke

Patrick Ngongba, the No. 21 overall prospect in the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings, has committed to Duke.

The 6-foot-10, 235-pound four-star center out of Fairfax (Va.) Paul VI chose the Blue Devils over Kentucky and Kansas State, but also received offers from UConn, Indiana, Providence, Kansas, and Michigan.

“I would say when I was on my visit, the way I connected with the players it kind of just felt like home,” Ngongba said to On3 when asked why he chose Duke.

In his own words, what type of player is Duke getting in Patrick Ngongba?

“I can score in the post rebound, protect the rim, but that’s not it. I’m someone you can give the ball to and I can make plays for others.”

He has a message for Duke fans.

“They’re getting someone who wants to win and do whatever it takes to win.”

Scouting Report

“Patrick Ngongba has a strong body with good length, and a projectable frame that should continue to grow as he enters a college strength program. He had a lot of offensive skill with soft hands and patience. Ngongba has a comfortable go-to move on the block with counters in his arsenal. He is comfortable finishing, in traffic, with either hand. Ngongba has touch, makes his free throws. He is an above average straight-line athlete, there could be questions about his lateral quickness and opening his hips and sliding his feet. He is a solid area rebounder. Ngongba has good instincts and a natural basketball IQ. He can go through bouts of consistency, especially with his motor. The offensive skill package is very intriguing and he has some production already in place. His mom and dad both played at George Washington.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw

Ngongba’s NIL Valuation worth over $100K

Patrick Ngongba currently holds a $103,000 On3 NIL Valuation, which ranks 62nd in high school basketball.

The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets the standard market NIL value for high school and college athletes. A proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation calculates an athlete’s NIL value using dynamic data points targeting three primary categories: performance, influence and exposure.

About On3 NIL Valuation, Brand Value, Roster Value

While the algorithm includes deal data, it does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals athletes have completed to date, nor does it set an athlete’s NIL valuation for their entire career.

The On3 NIL Valuation accounts for an athlete’s roster value and brand value. Roster value is the value an athlete has by being a member of his or her team at his or her school, which factors into the role of NIL collectives. Brand value factors in an athlete’s personal brand and the value it could bring to regional and national brands outside of the scope of NIL collectives.