Tarohn FinleyContributing writerMon, April 20, 2026 at 3:29 PM UTCDuke big man Patrick Ngongba II is returning for his junior season, he announced in a collaboration post with the Duke men’s basketball team’s Instagram on Monday.

Ngongba averaged 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.1 blocks last season, each was a career high.

The 20-year old started 28 games during his sophomore year after sitting behind Khaman Maluach and Maliq Brown for most of his freshman year.

Ngongba will join sophomore point guard Cayden Boozer who has already announced his return.