Georges Niang in 2014-2015

[Thomasrickj]

I'm not sure how credible this website is but they have Georges at #10 on their list of Best Players in College Basketball for '14-'15.

http://thebiglead.com/2014/07/17/50...asketball-for-2014-2015/#sthash.dvG4eRbX.uxfs

I stopped reading when I saw that they ranked Abdul Malik-Abu in the top 50.

 

[acgclone]

I think the 'not a great athlete' references to Georges is getting a little worn. You don't become a D-1 basketball AA candidate without being a great athlete. We're not talking golf here.

It's a talking point, used to describe him as a player. These writers/commentators have to say something about each player. Just quoting stats would get old really fast.

When you're talking about Wiggins, you're going to talk about his off the charts measurables and athletic ability. When you're talking about Georges, they're going to say he's not terribly athletic or above the rim player, which is ALL TRUE.

They're not comparing him to golfers or the general public. It goes without saying that a below average D1 basketball player is a better athlete than most, but relative to the top 50 players in college basketball, Georges is one of the worst athletes.

Not a knock on him, in fact it is actually a compliment, that he gets the production that players far more athletic than him can only dream of.

 

[Thomasrickj]

It's a talking point, used to describe him as a player. These writers/commentators have to say something about each player. Just quoting stats would get old really fast.

When you're talking about Wiggins, you're going to talk about his off the charts measurables and athletic ability. When you're talking about Georges, they're going to say he's not terribly athletic or above the rim player, which is ALL TRUE.

They're not comparing him to golfers or the general public. It goes without saying that a below average D1 basketball player is a better athlete than most, but relative to the top 50 players in college basketball, Georges is one of the worst athletes.

Not a knock on him, in fact it is actually a compliment, that he gets the production that players far more athletic than him can only dream of.

I agree with this. These "not athletic" remarks about Niang aren't blatant remarks calling him Tubby McPudgeface. The writers and all commentators that make these kinds of remarks use it because they're saying that he's as good as players that are athletic freaks, which Niang isn't. They're simply stating the fact that while he's not in tip-top shape like Aaron Agnew was, he still finds ways to beat the best players in the game with his skillset, which nobody can deny.

 

[NickTheGreat]

" His late-season broken foot prevented the Cyclones from making a Final 4 run"

:yes:

 

[ISUTex]

I will almost guarantee Georges will be the #1 option next year. Especially having a pg like Monte who is pass first, which I don't really think has happened in the entire time Hoiberg has been coaching here unless you count Lucious into that mold.

Niang and Morris on the pick and roll/pop. Or Niang and Jones? Niang and Custer?

I have that tingling sensation down my leg like Chris Matthews has for Obama just thinking about it.

 

[Wesley]

Maybe Georges goes NBA in a year.....he is thinking about it....


"Go Georges"

 

[Dryburn]

Some more on Mr. Niang ..........from NBC Sports.
http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...xtra-motivation-and-less-weight-into-2014-15/

 

[Dandy]

Bump.

@TravisHines21: Niang gets 1st-team All-American consideration from @GaryParrishCBS in his column on the trouble of picking the team http://t.co/Yy1ECs3qfG

 

[Jsievers24]

Now he's lost way too weight.

 

[Dandy]

@CycloneMBB: Niang named to Sporting News' Dynamic Dozen: One of 12 players who can impact their team's fate in 2014-15. http://t.co/yCivRaNhVf

 

[Dandy]

I'm excited to see: Wooden Award race
ESPN - By Myron Medcalf
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/99973/im-excited-to-see-wooden-award-race


Medcalf's Top Wooden Award contenders (returning players)

1. Frank Kaminsky -- Wisconsin star is one of the toughest players to defend due to his size and range and he’s back for another run.
2. Montrezl Harrell -- Louisville center is bigger, stronger and faster even though he was bigger, stronger and faster than everyone last year.
3. Marcus Paige -- Averaged 17.5 PPG and 4.2 APG for North Carolina last season but he’ll have more help and the potential for a more productive year.
4. Fred Van Vleet (or Ron Baker) -- Wichita State’s point guard finished fourth nationally with a 4.02 assist-to-turnover ratio, and he’ll take on a bigger scoring role this year. But Baker, a future pro wing, could ultimately represent Wichita State in the Wooden Award mix.
5. Branden Dawson -- Tom Izzo’s team will be built around the sturdy, skilled 6-foot-6 forward who was a McDonald’s All-American before injuries interrupted his progress.
6. Georges Niang -- Iowa State power forward excels with an IQ and arsenal that few bigs can match and he’s healthy again after suffering a foot injury during last year’s Big 12 tournament.
7. Andrew Harrison -- Kentucky point guard will lead the deepest frontcourt in the country and most talented roster in America.
8. Ryan Boatright – Had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in win over Kentucky in national title game and now, UConn is his squad.
9. Chasson Randle -- The Stanford guard averaged 18.7 PPG and shot 39 percent from the 3-point line for a Cardinal team that reached the Sweet 16 last season.
10. Juwan Staten -- If you haven’t heard of Staten (18.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.8 APG, 40 percent from the 3-point line for West Virginia last year), you will. Soon.

Medcalf slipped up on saying Niang injured his foot in the Big 12 tournament but this list of players Niang is with is pretty elite for college basketball returners. The recognition just keeps coming for him this summer. Is it basketball season yet?

 

[cyclonenation5]

I'm excited to see: Wooden Award race
ESPN - By Myron Medcalf
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/99973/im-excited-to-see-wooden-award-race


Medcalf's Top Wooden Award contenders (returning players)

1. Frank Kaminsky -- Wisconsin star is one of the toughest players to defend due to his size and range and he’s back for another run.
2. Montrezl Harrell -- Louisville center is bigger, stronger and faster even though he was bigger, stronger and faster than everyone last year.
3. Marcus Paige -- Averaged 17.5 PPG and 4.2 APG for North Carolina last season but he’ll have more help and the potential for a more productive year.
4. Fred Van Vleet (or Ron Baker) -- Wichita State’s point guard finished fourth nationally with a 4.02 assist-to-turnover ratio, and he’ll take on a bigger scoring role this year. But Baker, a future pro wing, could ultimately represent Wichita State in the Wooden Award mix.
5. Branden Dawson -- Tom Izzo’s team will be built around the sturdy, skilled 6-foot-6 forward who was a McDonald’s All-American before injuries interrupted his progress.
6. Georges Niang -- Iowa State power forward excels with an IQ and arsenal that few bigs can match and he’s healthy again after suffering a foot injury during last year’s Big 12 tournament.
7. Andrew Harrison -- Kentucky point guard will lead the deepest frontcourt in the country and most talented roster in America.
8. Ryan Boatright – Had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in win over Kentucky in national title game and now, UConn is his squad.
9. Chasson Randle -- The Stanford guard averaged 18.7 PPG and shot 39 percent from the 3-point line for a Cardinal team that reached the Sweet 16 last season.
10. Juwan Staten -- If you haven’t heard of Staten (18.1 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.8 APG, 40 percent from the 3-point line for West Virginia last year), you will. Soon.

Medcalf slipped up on saying Niang injured his foot in the Big 12 tournament but this list of players Niang is with is pretty elite for college basketball returners. The recognition just keeps coming for him this summer. Is it basketball season yet?

We don't have to boycott Medcalf for this misinformation, do we? He's one of the good ones.

 

[Clonefan32]

Boycott, no, but how hard it is to fact check a little bit? Surely ESPN has interns.

 

[CycloneErik]

Boycott, no, but how hard it is to fact check a little bit? Surely ESPN has interns.

The interns probably supplied the facts.

 

[Cydkar]

That makes our win over Baylor and NC-whatsitcalled even more impressive.

 

[Dandy]

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Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN
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My daughter is handing it to @GeorgesNiang20 right now in ping pong. Weight loss not making the difference!! pic.twitter.com/uYIPQSl8K4

 

[cyclones12321]

Some more well earned recognition