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Georges Niang: stats, last game & news
Position:
Power Forward
Height:
201 cm
Age:
33 years (06/17/1993)
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Ranking 2024-2025NBA
NBA
PointsPTS
10.1
#187
ReboundsREB
3.4
#250
AssistsAST
1.4
#301
Statistics 2024-2025
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 30 | 23:07 | 12.5 | 3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 4.4/9.9 44.6% | 1.8/3.4 52.4% | 2.6/6.5 40.5% | 1/1.2 82.9% | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | - | 2.6 | - | -0.6 | 10.9 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 21.3% | 11.6 | 59.7% | 57.9% | 65.4% | 11.7% | 2.5% | 12.4% | 7.3% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 3.7 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
|  | 51 | 20:39 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.3/6.8 47.7% | 1.5/2.4 61.8% | 1.8/4.4 40.0% | 0.5/0.6 79.3% | 0.7 | 3 | 0.9 | - | 2.5 | - | 3.9 | 9.6 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 17.1% | 8.0 | 61.7% | 60.6% | 64.7% | 8.3% | 3.6% | 15.6% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 4.6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Last Games
Georges Niang
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25:47 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | D 114-123 vs  | NBA | |
| 23:26 | 15 | 3 | - | - | - | D 120-95 @  | NBA | |
| 16:53 | 16 | 3 | - | - | - | V 110-124 @  | NBA | |
| 19:00 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | V 109-133 @  | NBA | |
| 19:49 | 9 | 1 | - | - | 1 | D 119-112 @ | NBA | |
| 18:58 | 6 | 1 | 4 | - | - | V 147-134 vs  | NBA | |
| 25:14 | 13 | 4 | 1 | - | - | D 105-121 vs  | NBA |
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Player Profile
Nicknamed "The Minivan", Georges Niang perfectly embodies the evolution of modern basketball, where big men must be able to stretch defenses. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to a Senegalese father, this versatile player has built his reputation on an exceptional basketball IQ and deadly three-point accuracy.
His trajectory began to shine in high school at The Tilton School, where he accumulated a record of 2,372 points and won four NEPSAC titles. In AAU play with BABC, he claimed the prestigious Nike Peach Jam 2011 title and a national championship, already hinting at his potential.
It was at Iowa State that Niang wrote the finest chapters of his college career. The first player in program history to earn All-American honors twice, he led the Cyclones to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. His ability to play with his back to the basket while punishing defenses from beyond the arc revolutionized the power forward position within the Cyclones' system.
Off the court, Niang cultivates an image as a committed athlete. His podcast "The Bench Seat" reflects his passion for sports culture, while the creation of the Georges Niang Basketball Academy reveals his dedication to youth development and education. Recognized as a positive influence in locker rooms, he combines athletic performance with community awareness.
With his versatility and basketball intelligence, Niang represents the archetype of the modern player, capable of impacting a game through his vision as much as his perimeter shooting.
Honors & Championships
Georges Niang has built a reputation as a reliable and consistent player, from college benches to NBA courts.
- Holder of the Iowa State record with 138 games played and 98 wins during his college career
- Scored more than 2,000 points in a Cyclones uniform, placing him among the program's all-time leading scorers
- First Iowa State player to appear in four consecutive NCAA Tournaments
- Personal record of 2,372 points at Tilton School with an average of more than 24 points per game in high school
- Remarkable 2023-2024 season with Cleveland: played all 82 games and averaged 9.4 points per game
- NBA personal best set in January 2024 with 33 points against the Milwaukee Bucks
Awards & Individual Honors
Georges Niang has established himself as one of the most decorated power forwards in the history of American college basketball.
- Winner of the Karl Malone Award in 2016, honoring the best power forward in the country
- Two-time All-American (2015 and 2016) per the Associated Press, NABC, USBWA, Sporting News, and ESPN.com
- First Iowa State player to earn All-American honors on two separate occasions
- Named to the All-Big 12 First Team in 2015 and 2016
- Named Most Outstanding Player of the Big 12 Tournament in 2015
- Finalist for the Wooden Award in 2015 and 2016
- Named to the Lute Olson All-America Team and the Senior CLASS Award All-America Second Team in 2016