Sometimes in college basketball, the plan changes, and sometimes the plan changes you. When Patrick Ngongba II officially became a Blue Devil, there was no denying the Blue Devils got a very skilled and talented player, but the questions around his health and whether he’d be a factor this season remained. The 6’11 center missed the entirety of his senior season at Paul VI Catholic High School in Virginia as he underwent surgery to repair a broken bone in his foot in November 2023. Ngongba would return for some spring work after the season, still managing to be productive despite his time away from the game.
Big Pat, Big Steps, New Plan?
