Georgia Tech forward Baye Ndongo was named ACC rookie of the week, the conference announced Monday.
Ndongo’s performance at both ends of the floor was key in Tech’s 72-68 win over No. 7 Duke on Saturday. He scored 21 points - hitting 9 of 11 shots from the floor - grabbed five rebounds and blocked four shots against the Blue Devils.
A native of Mboro, Senegal, Ndongo scored Tech’s last two baskets and prevented a Duke score in the final seconds. He tied the game at 68-68 on a layup, stole the ball from Mark Mitchell on Duke’s next possession, then slammed home the go-ahead points off an assist giving the Jackets a 70-68 lead.
Ndongo scored two points, grabbed six rebounds, recorded three assists, two steals and a block Tuesday as Tech downed No. 21 Mississippi State 67-59.
Tech (4-2), which received two votes in the latest Associated Press Top 25, travels to Georgia at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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