Mitrou-Long and Niang waived by their NBA franchises

Jul 14, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Naz Mitrou-Long (19) takes an inbound pass during an NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at Cox Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

It was a sad day for former Cyclones in the NBA.

Former Iowa State stars Naz Mitrou-Long and Georges Niang were both waived by their respective franchises four days before the league’s opening day. Mitrou-Long played with the Utah Jazz during the preseason while Niang was with the Golden State Warriors.

Former Iowa State guard Naz Mitrou-Long has been waived by the Utah Jazz, the team announced.

— Travis Hines (@TravisHines21) October 14, 2017

Former Iowa State star Georges Niang was waived by the Golden State Warriors, the team announced Friday.

— Travis Hines (@TravisHines21) October 14, 2017

Mitrou-Long averaged four points, one assist and seven minutes in two games during the Jazz’s four preseason contests. Niang averaged four points, 1.5 rebounds, an assist and 9.7 minutes in Golden State’s four games.

Stay tuned to Cyclone Fanatic for updates on where these former Cyclones go next in their professional careers.

Jared Stansbury

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