87 photos: Georges Niang at Iowa State

Cyclone basketball player Georges Niang looks on during the Iowa State football spring scrimmage on Saturday April 12, 2014 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa.

Mar 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) is injured during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 94-83.

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 14: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones falls to the ground with an injury during the Big 12 Basketball Tournament semifinal gameagainst the Kansas Jayhawks at Sprint Center on March 14, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Georges Niang of the Iowa State Cyclones broke his foot in the second round of the NCAA tournament and will miss the rest of the season.

Georges Niang's eye is healing. Selection Show watch for the Cyclones was at Coach Hoiberg's house in Ames Sunday evening. Cyclone cheered as they found out they will head to San Antonio.

Iowa State's Georges Niang shoots in the second half of their game against Michigan.

Iowa State's Georges Niang poses for a picture during Iowa State men's basketball media day at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

Iowa State's #31 Georges Niang, left, and #3 Melvin Ejim, right, let out a big yell leaving the court after overtime win against UNI in the first basketball game of the Big 4 played at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013.

Iowa State's Georges Niang, left, gets the ball up to the hoop around the defense of Iowa's Aaron White in the final minute of the game on Friday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State basketball player Georges Niang along with the rest of his team wears the letters JO on their warm-ups before the Iowa State basketball game on the day former Iowa State coach Johnny Orr passed away, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

Sophmore, Georges Niang brings the ball up the court. The Cyclones beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 99 to 63 in the final non-conference game of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

Iowa State's Georges Niang drives against Texas Tech's Alex Foster during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan, 4, 2014.

ISU's Kansas at Hilton Coliseum January 13, 2014.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang, right, drives past Kansas center Joel Embiid during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, in Ames, Iowa.

Mar 1, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots against Kansas State Wildcats forward Thomas Gipson (42) during the Cyclones' 80-73 loss at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.

Iowa State sophomore Georges Niang celebrates after hitting a critical three-point field goal in the second half against West Virginia at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2014.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang moves the ball inside against West Virginia's Kevin Noreen at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2014.

Iowa State's Georges Niang looks for room to drive the ball as an arm reaches in and Baylor's Kenny Chery (1) defends during the Big 12 championship game Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo.

Iowa State's Georges Niang raises a piece of the net while cutting it down after the Cyclones beat Baylor to win the Big 12 championship game Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo.

Iowa State's Georges Niang, left, gets a good look at the Big 12 tournament championship trophy after the Cyclones beat Baylor in the Big 12 championship game Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Mo.

Mar 13, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates after scoring a three point shot during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second round of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center.

Former Cyclone Georges Niang moves the ball up the court on Wednesday during the YMCA Capital City Basketball League games at Valley Southwinds school in West Des Moines.

Georges Niang, left, Melvin Ejim and Naz Long show off new jerseys.

Iowa State's Georges Niang takes questions from the media during Iowa State men's basketball media day at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

Iowa State players, from left, Monte Morris, Georges Niang and DeAndre Kane pose for a picture during Iowa State men's basketball media day at the Sukup Basketball Complex in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013.

Left to right: Melvin Ejim, Georges Niang and DeAndre Kane held their paddles that were awards at the Diamond Head Classic tournament. All three were selected for the tournament's all-tournament team, with Kane the MVP of the tournament. The Iowa State men's basketball team arrived at the Des Moines International Airport from Hawaii, on Friday morning Dec. 27, 2013. Iowa State won all three games at the tournament to improve their record to 11 - 0, to set a program record for consecutive wins to open a season.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang hurdles over the fans sitting courtside as he chases down a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Iowa State won 70-64.

Iowa State's Georges Niang drives the ball against BYU on Saturday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State's Georges Niang reacts after draining a three during an NCAA men's college basketball game between Iowa State and the University of Iowa on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State's Georges Niang reacts after draining a three during an NCAA men's college basketball game between Iowa State and the University of Iowa on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State defender Georges Niang battles Iowa's Adam Woodbury for a loose ball during an NCAA men's college basketball game between Iowa State and the University of Iowa on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa State's #31 Georges Niang, left, celebrated after he scored the winning basket with seconds left in the game against West Virginia in men'??s basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday night Jan. 16th, 2013.

Iowa State's #3 Melvin Ejim, standing center on the bench, with two fouls in late first half action against against West Virginia in mena虃??s basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday night Jan. 16th, 2013. Head coach Fred Hoiberg standing to the left and #31 Georges Niang seated to right of Ejim.

Iowa State's #31 Georges Niang, left, celebrated after he scored the winning basket with seconds left in the game against West Virginia in men'jQuery17204243977356236428_1398983124317s basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday night Jan. 16th, 2013.

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Iowa State's #25 Tyrus McGee, left, celebrated as he headed to the lockerroom with #31 Georges Niang, right, after win over Kansas State in men'??s basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday afternoon Jan. 26th, 2013.

Iowa State's #31 Georges Niang, left, worked to the basket against Kansas' #40 Kevin Young, right, as foul was called on the play in men's basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Monday night Feb. 25th, 2013.

Georges Niang breaks down in tears after losing to Ohio State in the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Niang was gaurding Aaron Craft, who make the game-winning shot with less than a second on the clock.

Iowa State's Georges Niang participates in a shoot around on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Iowa State's Georges Niang celebrates after helping the Cyclones' take down Oklahoma in the opening round of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

ISU's (31)Georges Niang talks with reporters during the Iowa State University mena虃??s basketball media day.

Iowa State's Georges Niang yells during a Big 12 Tournament game against Kansas on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Iowa State's Georges Niang, left, and Melvin Ejim, right, line up to take free throws during the team's practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in San Antonio. North Carolina Central will face Iowa State Friday.

Iowa State's Georges Niang shoots during the team's practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in San Antonio. North Carolina Central will face Iowa State Friday.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) runs the floor against North Carolina Central during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 21, 2014, in San Antonio.

Oct 22, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State forward Georges Niang speaks to reporters during the Big 12 media day at Sprint Center.

Mar 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) stretches prior to the game against the Baylor Bears in the championship game of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center.

Mar 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates after the game against the Baylor Bears in the championship game of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 74 - 65.

Mar 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates after cutting part of the net after the win against the Baylor Bears in the championship game of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 74 - 65.

Mar 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates and speaks to media after the game against the Baylor Bears in the championship game of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 74 - 65.

AMES, IA - FEBRUARY 15: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones lays up a shot as Dejan Kravic #11 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders defends in the first half of play at Hilton Coliseum on February 15, 2014 in Ames, Iowa.

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 15: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones goes up for a shot as Isaiah Austin #21 of the Baylor Bears defends during the 2014 Big 12 Men's Championship at the Sprint Center on March 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones drives around Jeremy Ingram #14 of the North Carolina Central Eagles during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at AT&T Center on March 21, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts up a shot against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the first half during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at AT&T Center on March 21, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 21: Georges Niang #31 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts up a shot against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at AT&T Center on March 21, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas.

Feb 8, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) is defended by Texas Christian Horned Frogs center Karviar Shepherd (1) at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Feb 8, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) drives to the basket during the second half against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Horned Frogs 84 to 69.

Feb 8, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) is defended by Texas Christian Horned Frogs forward Amric Fields (4) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones beat the Horned Frogs 84 to 69.

Feb 15, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) looks for an open player at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State defeated Texas Tech 70-64.

Texas Longhorns forward Connor Lammert (21) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State beat Texas 85-76.

Feb 22, 2014; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Georges Niang (31) shoots the ball over TCU Horned Frogs center Karviar Shepherd (1) during the first half of a men's basketball game at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum.

Feb 26, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers center Devin Williams (5) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) in the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Feb 26, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) scores a layup against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum.

Feb 26, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Kevin Noreen (34) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) in the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State beat West Virginia 83-66.

Mar 1, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots over Kansas State Wildcats guard Shane Southwell (1) during the Cyclones' 80-73 loss at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.

Mar 1, 2014; Manhattan, KS, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) drives against Kansas State Wildcats guard Shane Southwell (1) during the Cyclones' 80-73 loss at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.

Feb 3, 2014; Stillwater, OK, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) drives against Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Le'Bryan Nash (2) at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 98-97 in triple overtime.

Mar 8, 2014; Ames, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots over the top of Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Marcus Smart (33) in the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 85-81.

Mar 13, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots as Kansas State Wildcats forward D.J. Johnson (50) defends during the first half in the second round of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center.

Mar 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots as Kansas Jayhawks forward Tarik Black (25) defends during the first half in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center.

Mar 14, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) and Kansas Jayhawks forward Tarik Black (25) fight for a rebound during the first half in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 94-83.

Mar 15, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots as Baylor Bears center Isaiah Austin (21) defends during the second half in the championship game of the Big 12 Conference college basketball tournament at Sprint Center. Iowa State won 74 - 65.

Mar 21, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) drives against North Carolina Central Eagles forward Jay Copeland (1) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at AT&T Center.

Georges Niang shoots against North Carolina Central Jay Copeland in the first half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 21, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) shoots against North Carolina Central Eagles forward Karamo Jawara (10) in the second half of a men's college basketball game during the second round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament at AT&T Center.

Baylor Bears forward Taurean Prince (21) and Iowa State Cyclones forward Georges Niang (31) battle for the rebound during the first half at Ferrell Center.

Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg, left, drew up a clinching shot for Georges Niang, right, on Wednesday. BILL NEIBERGALL/THE REGISTER des.s01xxisumbbejim - Photo by BILL NEIBERGALL/ DES MOINES REGISTER AMES JAN. 16TH, 2013 - Iowa State's #3 Melvin Ejim, standing center on the bench, with two fouls in late first half action against against West Virginia in mena虃聙聶s basketballl game played at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday night Jan. 16th, 2013. Head coach Fred Hoiberg standing to the left and #31 Georges Niang seated to right of Ejim. PHOTO FOR RANDY PETERSON STORY. ( shot: 1/16/13) Photo by BILL NEIBERGALL

Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) warms up on the court Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, before their game against Texas at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) takes a photo with Gavin Briar, 7, of Des Moines Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, before their game against Texas at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) tries to move the ball around Texas forward Connor Lammert (21) Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, during the Cyclones 85-75 win over the Longhorns at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Texas Tech guard Devaugntah Williams struggles for possession of the ball with Iowa State forward Georges Niang during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, in Lubbock, Texas.

Iowa State senior Georges Niang reacts after drawing a foul against West Virginia on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates as the final seconds wind down against Kansas Monday, Jan 25, 2015 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Senior forward Georges Niang signs the shirt of Aiden Hogrefe, 4 of Peosta, during media day for Iowa State men's basketball team in Ames on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

Senior forward Georges Niang at the Iowa State men's basketball press day Tuesday Oct. 6, 2015, in Ames, Iowa.