PVI’s (and now Duke’s) Patrick Ngongba '24

There are several goals I will accomplish by the time I am 21. One of my goals is to win a national championship at the college level. I will do this by getting myself and my teammates ready, including helping to build a strong chemistry with my teammates. In addition, I plan to get to the NBA. I will accomplish this by working out more than I already do, developing a higher basketball IQ, and continuing to improve my overall skills. -PatrickNgongba‘24 (Center at Duke University in Durham, NorthCarolina)

• Heralded as a five-star prospect according to ESPN, out of St. Paul VI Catholic High School

• Ranked as the No. 19 player nationally

• Ranked as the best player from Virginia by both ESPN and 247Sports

• Named to the USA Basketball 2024 Men's U18 National Team

• Selected to participate in the Nike Hoop Summit

• Helped USA capture the gold medal in the 2024 FIBA Men's U18 AmeriCup (June 2024), averaging 4.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists per game, while shooting 66.7% (10 of 15) from the field

• Scored 12 points with six rebounds, three assists, and a rejection for USA in a win over Belize during the group phase of the 2024 FIBA Men's U18 AmeriCup

• Had a breakout season for Team Takeover on the EYBL circuit, averaging 12.0 points and 7.4 rebounds, including a statement game with a 33-point, 18-rebound and five-assist performance against Phenom University