But the better choice for an assistant GM would be Georges Niang. The former Iowa State All-American embodies what the program is all about; building a player into a star from the ground up.

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When it came to the NBA’s Eastern Conference in 2024-25, Georges Niang had one of the best seats in the house. He was, basically, right square in the middle of it all.

Former Iowa State ... former Iowa State players currently in the NBA, the season continues this week with the start of the playoffs. Tyrese Haliburton, Talen Horton-Tucker and Georges Niang ...

Niang isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Magic. Mouhamed Gueye will reclaim his starting spot from Niang on Tuesday. Niang has averaged 11.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 ...

Niang notched 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 123-114 overtime Play-In Game loss to the Heat. Niang led the Hawks ...