Ndongo Ndaw is a long, athletic, and high-energy forward who thrives in transition and excels as a disruptive presence on both ends of the floor. Standing at around 6’8” with a wiry frame and quick leaping ability, he’s a natural rim-runner and shot blocker who brings a modern blend of defensive switchability and vertical spacing. Offensively, he’s at his best operating off the ball—cutting hard, finishing above the rim, and crashing the offensive glass with intensity. While not a primary scoring option, he’s efficient in his role and provides valuable second-chance points and lob finishes. On defense, he’s mobile laterally, contests shots well around the basket, and can hedge or switch out on smaller players effectively. Ndaw projects as a glue-guy forward in pro systems—particularly valuable for up-tempo teams looking for length, energy, and defensive versatility.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: Jan.3, 1999 in Thies, Senegal
Parents: Maty Béye and Modou Ndaw
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Career:
New York, N.Y. / Capital Christian Butler CC
2017-2018: Landover, MD / Capitol Christian Academy
2018-2019: Baltimore City Community College (JUCO, starting five): 27 games: 8.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.3bpg, FGP: 48.8%, FT: 66.7%
2019-2020: Butler Community College (JUCO): 25 games: 6.2ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 55.7%, FT: 59.7%
2020-2021: Indiana State University (NCAA): 21 games: 0.6ppg
2021-2022: Missouri Southern State University (NCAA2): 21 games: 1.9ppg, 3.4rpg
2022-2023: Missouri Southern State University (NCAA2): 30 games: 6.5ppg, 6.4rpg, 78%ft, 40%3pt
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Awards/Achievements:
MDJUCO Regular Season Champion -2019
All-MDJUCO Honorable Mention -2019
KJCCC D1 East Division Runner-Up -2020
NJCAA D1 Plains District Finalist -2020
MVC Tournament Semifinals -2021