AUBURN, Ala. – Head Coach Steven Pearl has announced the signing of 7-foot French center Narcisse Ngoy to join the Auburn men’s basketball program for the 2026-27 season.
“We’re excited to welcome Narcisse Ngoy to our program. He’s a high-upside young man who brings toughness, physicality, and a team-first mindset to everything he does,” Pearl said. “Narcisse has a strong feel for the game on both ends of the floor. His instincts, ability to catch and finish around the basket, rim protection, and willingness to embrace contact will make him an immediate impact while filling a huge need for our team.”
Ngoy has been one of the most dominant players in the French Elite 2 League, averaging 10.8 points per game and leads the league in rebounds per game (11.5), blocks per game (2.5) and efficiency per game (21.2) while shooting 70 percent from the floor.
Ngoy has three of the top single game rebounding performances this season with a league-high 21 boards, while also having 19 and 16 rebounds in a game, respectively. His season high in blocks in six.
“What stands out the most is his commitment to winning. He’s not focused on individual numbers—he takes pride in doing the hard, physical work that helps his team succeed,” Pearl added. “He competes at a high level, processes the game well, and understands how to play within a system.”
The Tigers look to cap the 2025-26 season with an NIT Championship this coming weekend in Indianapolis and will face Illinois State in the semifinals Thursday at 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
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