Drafted But Staying at Auburn

Narcisse Ngoy, a 7-foot French center and Auburn commit, stunned the NBA world by being drafted 57th by the LA Clippers — yet he’s staying for his senior season. This rare “draft-and-stash” move echoes Larry Bird’s 1978 college draft story, and Ngoy, surprised by the selection, sees college as the smart path forward. With MVP-level stats in France and NIL opportunities, he’s gaining experience, development, and NBA rights — all while Auburn gets a pro-caliber player. The NBA’s waiting, but for now, the Tigers are the stage. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dbc8d8412b88cca