Duke Blue Devils
| HT/WT/WS | 6' 11", 250lbs |
| Age | 20 |
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Pros:
handles contact well
likely the best passing big in the class; great in face up/post
great touch especially in close
good at boxing out; projects to rebound well
solid screener; good relative to most prospects
good rim protector; racks up a ton of blocks due to insane timing
Cons:
lack of mobility and vertical athleticism; hinders his rim protection
does not stretch the floor
C: great starter
F: doesn’t survive rookie contract
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Low End: Median: High End: Pros: Defense, feel Cons: Athleticism Verdict: Athleticism is largely limited by his foot injuries and as a result, it is questionable if the transition to a P&R big can be seamless. Despite the limited ceiling, the defensive acumen and secondary passing makes for an intriguing bet. Scoring feel around the rim and perimeter shooting also opens up the game even more.
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Comp - Jaylin Williams Physical interior big who rebounds and competes defensively. Understands positioning and brings toughness. Offensive expansion beyond the paint is needed.
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Prospect score: Scoring = 5 Shooting = 4 Playmaking = 3 Rebounding = 7.5 Defense = 7 Athleticism = 6.5 BPM / 3 + WS% = 6.5 Total = 39.5 / 70
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5 out hub
Jakob Poeltl
Elite FTr, draws big pressure on the rim. He’s a gifted passer with great vision and causes problems on the offensive boards. The issue is, none of this shows up on tape or in big games - seems a very spreadsheet specialist. Not sure he’s the greatest athlete and he just moves heavy. Haven’t seen evidence of him being a confident drop or switch defender. I can see teams swinging for the playmaking hub upside, but I’m not convinced.
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Patrick Ngongba II is more of a scoring C unlike other prospects in this draft his abelety in the paint is what makes him one of the bedst true C in this class. He finishes efficient inside rebounds and has good touch but lacks outside shot and elite mobility. Could be a mid first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as a solid starting center with paint dominance.
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Like Mara, Ngongba can force teams to have to play wide and therefore creating it easier to get the defensive rebounds. Also a great rim protector.
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A big with excellent touch and feel. Physical with great footwork and is an underrated passer. Great rebounder and good college rim protector. Not super switchable and isn't great vertically. But definitely worth a selection for a young big with that level of feel and a great motor.
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Interior 2-way big STRENGTHS
Plays steady and beats opponents with strength
Polished post-game and a skilled inside scorer
Excellent rebounder and rim protector with great shot-blocking skills
Advanced finishing skills, unphased by contact
Very smart passer with good feel for the game
Genuine lob threat and gets plenty of second-chance buckets
WEAKNESSES
Mobility and footwork
Not much of an outside threat, poor-looking jumpshot
Below-average athlete, leans on size and strength
Struggles to guard in space
Has an injury history
PLAYS LIKE: Yves Missi
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W: little fouls at times,