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Spurs Eye Duke Big Man Patrick Ngongba to Pair with Wembanyama

The Spurs are eyeing Duke center Patrick Ngongba in the 2026 draft to pair him with Victor Wembanyama, creating a powerful inside duo.

The San Antonio Spurs are targeting Duke center Patrick Ngongba in the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to pair him with reigning rookie Victor Wembanyama. The move would give the team a dominant inside presence and bolster rim protection.

Ngongba, a 6‑11 forward‑center, has shown improved finishing, slick passing and strong paint defense at Duke. Pairing him with Wembanyama could create a formidable duo capable of controlling the post and guarding the rim.