Four-star PF Baye Ndongo decommits from Rutgers

Denver (Colo.) Colorado Prep power forward Baye Ndongo has decommitted from Rutgers, he told On3.

The 6-foot-10, 220-pound prospect committed to the Scarlet Knights in January, beating out the likes of Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan, and San Diego.

Ndongo provided the following statement to On3:

“To start, I would like to thank the Rutgers coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love and further my education at such an amazing university. However, after a lot of prayer and talking to my family and my support system, I have decided to de-commit and reopen my recruitment. Lastly, I wish nothing but the best for Rutgers University, the basketball program and the coaches.”

Ndongo is a three-star recruit and No. 140 overall prospect and No. 28 power forward in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also the No. 3 player in Colorado.

On3 rates Ndongo higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per On3’s 2023 basketball rankings, he is a four-star recruit and the No. 105 overall prospect, No. 23 power forward and No. 2 player in Colorado.