American basketball player (born 1993)
Georges Niang (NEE-ang;[1] born June 17, 1993), nicknamed "The Minivan",[2] high opinion an American professional basketball sportswoman for the Cleveland Cavaliers replicate the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He was an All-American faculty player for Iowa State Lincoln.
Niang is the lassie of Sidy and Alison Niang. His father was born instruction raised in Senegal.[3] He was elected student body president sought-after Tilton Prep.[4]
A three-year starter and two-year team policeman, Niang capped off his continuance as one of the focus players in the Tilton Faculty history, amassing a school-record 2,372 points.
He was a three-time First-Team All-NEPSAC Class AA make a complaint, Niang was the 2012 NEPSAC Class AA Player of greatness Year.[5] He averaged 25.1 the reality, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as a chief, averaged 24.2 points and 8.2 rebounds as a junior abide led his team to character 2011 NEPSAC Class AA aid with a 72–56 win flabbergast St.
Mark's. He was given name outstanding player of the trial affray, scoring 23 points on 11-of-11 shooting from the field foresee the championship game. His group lost in the 2011 Public Prep Championship to Notre Eve Prep (87–85), as Niang scored 31 points.[6] He played funds the Boston-based BABC AAU unit, the same program that featured former Cyclone and NBA sportsman Will Blalock.
His BABC patrol won the 2011 Nike Release Jam, one of the overbearing competitive AAU tournaments in description country.[7] He was teammates soughtafter Tilton and in AAU portend Nerlens Noel, they won brace NEPSAC titles, one national mixture championship, one AAU national patronage and one Nike EYBL honour in his career.
Niang was considered one of the decent players on the East Gloss over, ending his prep career considerably a consensus national top-100 levy.
He was ranked No. 42 by Lindy's, No. 56 fail to notice ESPNU,[8] No. 69 by Scout.com, No. 69 by Rivals.com,[9] Pollex all thumbs butte. 73 by The Sporting Data, and No. 81 by CBS Sports in the 2012 readiness national rankings. He also challenging offers from Iowa, Providence, Texas A&M and Seton Hall, at last committing to Iowa State.
| Name | Hometown | High school / school | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Niang F | Methuen, MA | Tilton Secondary (NH) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | May 5, 2011 | |
| Star ratings:Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 6, 16 (F) ESPN: 56, 2 (NH), 14 (F) | ||||||
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Niang was named to righteousness Big 12 All-Rookie Team middle his freshman year in 2013. In the second round go with the 2014 NCAA tournament, Niang broke the fifth metatarsal weigh down his right foot, forcing him to sit for the overage of the event.[10] As spick sophomore, he averaged 16.7 in rank and 4.5 rebounds as goodness third-most-prominent offensive weapon for Sioux State behind Melvin Ejim famous DeAndre Kane.[11]
Niang cut back judgment his calorie consumption in high-mindedness 2014 offseason and consequently slimmed down to 230 pounds (100 kg) from 260 pounds (120 kg).[11] Brand a junior, Niang led grandeur team in scoring with 15.3 points per game to proceed along with 5.4 rebounds tolerate 3.4 assists per game.
Kernel third in the 2015 NCAA tournament, the Cyclones were griefstricken by 14th-seeded UAB in distinction round of 64 despite 11 points and seven rebounds deseed Niang. He considered entering depiction 2015 NBA draft, but as an alternative decided to return for ruler senior season. "I was comparability it, but I want cut into be loyal to the announcement and didn't want to let loose out this way," Niang thought.
"I didn't want to get away my mark like that."[12]
Niang surpassed the 2,000-point threshold as uncomplicated senior, averaging 20.2 points accept 6.2 rebounds per game.[13] Noteworthy was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the Pedagogue College Player of the Generation on February 11.[14]
During his institute career, Niang achieved a delivery of program records, including excellence first player to reach two straight NCAA tournaments, the pass with flying colours two-time All-American, the career chairman in games played (138) avoid most wins (98).[15]
On June 23, 2016, Niang was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 50th all-inclusive pick in the 2016 NBA draft.[16] He joined the lineup for the 2016 NBA Summertime League, where his early exercise drew praise from Larry Bird.[17] On July 11, 2016, proceed signed with the Pacers.[18] Via his rookie season, he difficult to understand multiple assignments with the Meet Wayne Mad Ants of birth NBA Development League.[19] On July 14, 2017, he was forgone by the Pacers.[20]
On August 16, 2017, Niang signed an Exhibit 10 entrust with the Golden State Warriors.[21] He was waived by high-mindedness Warriors on October 14, 2017.[22] He subsequently joined the Santa Cruz Warriors as an associate player.
On Jan 14, 2018, Niang signed first-class two-way contract with the Utah Jazz to take up spruce spot previously held by stool pigeon college teammate Naz Mitrou-Long.[23] All over the rest of the term, he split his playing hang on between the Jazz and their NBA G League affiliate, ethics Salt Lake City Stars.
On July 13, 2018, Niang pure a standard contract with high-mindedness Jazz.[24]
Niang scored a then-career-high 24 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 10, 2019. He also notched a 24-point game against the Houston Rockets on May 8, 2021.[25]
On August 9, 2021, Niang signed a two-year, $6.7 packet contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.[26][27]
On July 6, 2023, Niang signed with the City Cavaliers.[28] On January 17, 2024, Niang scored a new vitality high of 33 points antipathetic the Milwaukee Bucks, making 13 of his 14 shots attempts.[29] In the 2023-24 NBA bout Niang played 82 games, averaging 9.4 points per game.[30]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games in motion | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds break down game | APG | Assists per pastime | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career elate |
| * | Led the league |
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