Cyclones in the pros (hoops) 2020-2021

[I-stateTheTruth]

Salt City Hoops' paragraph on Georges in their season-end summary of key contributors:

Georges Niang: 1.4 defensive win shares
It was tempting to highlight Niang’s career high 4.1 three-point attempts on a career high .425 percent accuracy, but he’s always been a solid shooter. Niang’s biggest growth has been on the defensive end, where he’s moved from an immediate target to a respectable defender. While defensive numbers are murky, his 1.4 defensive win shares is a career best. Look up Niang on most advanced stats and he fairs pretty well. The eye-test backs up the numbers. Niang is a clearly improved defender, both with his timing and positioning. The minivan may not be the most athletic player, but his IQ and size keep him on the floor. He’s been a fantastic 9th man, and may once more have opportunity for important playoff contribution.

Link: https://saltcityhoops.com/defining-stats-from-a-historic-jazz-season/

Georges has had a lot of "ink" used on his D this year.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Officially in the final 3! He isn't going to win but what a year.

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

Officially in the final 3! He isn't going to win but what a year.

Congrats to Tyrese for being a ROY finalist. Here's his rookie season mixtape.

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

Georges is coming back to Ames in two months. Always appreciate him giving back to our community.

 

[NWICY]

This debuted today - All access with Georges on a game day. He shows up driving something better than a minivan and rocking ISU apparel. Fun to watch their early shootaround - they call it "breakfast club" - and hear guys like Quin Snyder and Donovan Mitchell comment. Plenty of Georges mugging for the camera but also speaking seriously about how he persisted. A fun 9 minutes.

That lilac/purple car that their guard is driving is kind of sharp/fun.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

That lilac/purple car that their guard is driving is kind of sharp/fun.

If you decide to get yourself one, I politely request that you make it your profile icon

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Cyclones in the playoffs, opening games this weekend (times are CENTRAL):

Saturday:
Portland v Denver, 9:30 PM ESPN

Sunday:
LA Lakers v Phoenix, 2:30 PM ABC

winner Golden State / Memphis v Utah, 8:30 PM TNT

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

Cyclones in the playoffs, opening games this weekend (times are CENTRAL):

Saturday:
Portland v Denver, 9:30 PM ESPN

Sunday:
LA Lakers v Phoenix, 2:30 PM ABC

winner Golden State / Memphis v Utah, 8:30 PM TNT

Here's Monte's entire interview in yesterday's media session. He said his hamstring has healed.

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

Monte played 22 mins in last night's Game 1 vs the Blazers and he led Nuggets' bench with 10 pts (5-10 shooting) and team tying high 5 ast. Here's his full higlights.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Monte played 22 mins in last night's Game 1 vs the Blazers and he led Nuggets' bench with 10 pts (5-10 shooting) and team tying high 5 ast. Here's his full higlights.

I don't get why Campazzo plays as many minutes as he does

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

In Game 1 vs the Grizzles, Georges played 16 mins and scored 7 pts off the bench. Unfoturnately he didn't shoot well (2-7, 1-6 from 3) when he was open. It further validates the key stat that if he makes 3 or more 3-pointers the Jazz will most likely win the game. He did have 2 nice assists that drew praises from the TNT broadcasting crew and he was a team-tying high +11. Here's Georges' full highlight.



At the end of the 3rd Q, Desmond Bane of TCU drained a 3-pointer with Georges guarding him and talked trash to him, which resulted in Georges getting a tech (IMO totally unnecessary for NBA refs). I hope Georges can get back to him in Game 2.



THT didn't play much in Game 1 vs the Suns (2 pts in 7 mins). Here's his short highlight.



Good luck to all the Cyclone players on getting wins in their Game 2s.

 

[HFCS]

Monte working on a great game in 4th quarter.
12 pts, 6 assists, 2 steals, 0to

Game best +18 +/-

 

[simply1]

Monte mic'd up as well for TNT

 

[GTO]

That Monte block on Damian Lillard was filthy.

 

[Cyientist]

That Monte block on Damian Lillard was filthy.

i wanted that mic’d up drop !

 

[CyclonesFan4ever]

Monte has played a great game. 30 min, 12 pt (5-10), team-high 7 ast, 1 to, team-tying high +19.

Here are his best plays of the game.





Here's his full highlight.



Here's his postgame interview.



Here's his postgame press conference.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Georges with a 3 and 2 FTs Q1 so far tonight vs. Memphis. I'm sure it felt good to have his first 3 fall (corner shot) after going 1-6 in Game 1.

 

[I-stateTheTruth]

Hornacek shows up in tonight's Jazz Twitter feed:

 

[ABECyguy]

Georges ended tonight’s Jazz 141-129 victory over the Grizz with 8 points and 1 assist on 2-6 shooting, 2-4 from three. His play was a little inconsistent some bad fouls but the whole jazz team was inconsistent for stretches as they almost blew a 20 point lead. The series is now tied 1-1 headed to Memphis.

 

[carvers4math]

I think Georges’ +19 was a team high.

I felt ball movement improved while he was in.

Would have liked to see replay of his travel, live it looked bogus by NBA standards. That would have been another three.