BLUM: Georges Niang, Man in the Middle

[Chitowncy]

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/basketball/mens/news/blum-georges-niang-man-in-the-middle/

Great article by Blum. Absolutely hit my sentiments about Niang right on the head. What a special Cyclone and I hope we all cherish this last month (and a half;-) with Niang wearing the Cardinal and Gold. Best thing we can do it cheer louder than ever at Senior Night and before so that Niang feels the love.

 

[isufbcurt]

Blum this is probably the best article I have ever read. Great work.

 

[501Clone]

Man I'm gonna miss Georges... great article Blum

 

[Wesley]

Hope Georges has a large family so we can recruit them.

 

[BKLYNCyclone]

Seems just like yesterday that he hit that game winner against WV and ran into Cyclone Alley... Kid deserves to have an award/scholarship named after him. He embodies absolutely everything that we could ever want in a Cyclone. Glad to have you Georges!

 

[Deanster]

Georges is my favorite Cyclone of all-time. I will likely shed some tears after his last game... Hopefully its tears of joy after a national title!

 

[jsb]

Georges is the best. We are so lucky that he picked Iowa state. He and the rest of his teammates have brought me so much joy and fun over past 4 years. The tiny bit of heartbreak has been far outweighed by the joy.

And it is hard to imagine not seeing him out there next November.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Outstanding article. Really puts the amazing journey in perspective. We'll miss Georges like we haven't missed a player in a long, long time.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Great article Blum. Niang is already All Time ISU great...
I have enjoyed Geroges 4 years as much as Fizer, Tinsley, Cato, Sullivan, and Stinson (of course other than Sullivan all the others didn't play for 4). I remember taping Tilton high school 5 years ago to see Georges, ESPNU was giving attention to his teamate Noel, and watched him dominate the AAU circut and was the heart and soul of this team. I recall thinking he was a lot like Royce and be a great fit in CFH system as a big who could pass but even more than that his outside shooting and craftyness impressed me from the start. My only question was athetism at the Big 12 level, all those doubts were eased in the first game at the Fog Blum described.

Niang's career maybe winding down but his career isn't over and I think there is a lot left to write this year to cap a great ISU story.

 

[BCoffClone125]

Great work Blum, one of the best articles I have read on Niang. It truly is hard to put into words what Georges has meant to this program during his time here, but you did a damn good job writing about it.

 

[CyStalker]

I can't imagine a tear won't come to my eye when he is honored on senior night. Cyclone great.

 

[CRcyclone6]

Great article! Just think if the "what ifs" went our way during Niang's career. Thank you Georges.

 

[jsb]

Great article! Just think if the "what ifs" went our way during Niang's career. Thank you Georges.

but think of all of the things that did go our way.

 

[CRcyclone6]

but think of all of the things that did go our way.

That's what is amazing. Great career and point of isu hoops and if a couple NCAA games go our way, it could have even been better.

 

[PGreen ISU '92]

Great article Brent Blum! Perhaps your best work ever!!!

 

[carvers4math]

Thanks Blum, one of the best reads on this site ever.

I am going to cry like a baby the last time Georges walks off the court in Hilton.

Favorite Cyclone ever. Never seems to complain about the university shamelessly using him for promotion. The College of Business is always promoting itself with pictures of Georges and Matt. He is an artful Hawkeye troll, much more inspired than the likes of Aaron White. Always great on the interviews. An extremely smart basketball player. So very proud he is a Cyclone. Going to miss him like no other.

 

[Cyclonepride]

but think of all of the things that did go our way.

Yes, way, way more good than bad (and most of the bad are what ifs for talented teams).

 

[JackCyclone]

This is fantastic. Definitely gonna be an emotional senior night.

While reading this, couldn't help but think we've had some really tough breaks in the NCAA tournament over Georges' career. We are so due for a really special run and with no really standout teams anything can happen. I'm hoping Georges caps off his career with a huge tournament.

It's gonna be a wild March.

 

[CycloneVet]

Jesus who is cutting onions in here? Great article Blum. Speaking of schooling Notre Dame, where can I find highlights of that game?

 

[Chitowncy]

This is fantastic. Definitely gonna be an emotional senior night.

While reading this, couldn't help but think we've had some really tough breaks in the NCAA tournament over Georges' career. We are so due for a really special run and with no really standout teams anything can happen. I'm hoping Georges caps off his career with a huge tournament.

It's gonna be a wild March.

I think you're right Wouldn't that be a special way to cap off Niang's career? Wow.