The Duke basketball team landed at No. 6 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll and many hold the Blue Devils in high regard for the upcoming season, but the success of the team depends on development of sophomore center Pat Ngongba.
As Ngonaba got healthier as a freshman and landed more playing time due to the injury suffered by Maliq Brown, he began to play much better and show why he was thought of as a highly rated high school recruit.
Now, with the departure of Khaman Maluach and the lack of a true center in Duke’s recruiting class, Ngognba is primed to take over the starting center position and be a key piece in the rotation this season.