Georges Niang

Awards & Honours

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Georges Niang's legacy at Iowa State is unmatched. He holds the school records for both total points scored and points in NCAA Tournament play. His achievement as a consensus All-American in 2016 marked the pinnacle of his college career, recognizing him as one of the best players in the nation. While he has not secured major NBA individual awards, his consistency as a three-point shooter and his longevity in the league stand as a testament to his skill. He remains one of the few players to transition from a walk-on to a multi-year NBA starter.

AwardsNiang's accolades are primarily concentrated in his collegiate career where he achieved legendary status. He was named a consensus Second-Team All-American and won the Big 12 Player of the Year award in 2016. Additionally, he received First-team All-Big 12 honors and selections to the USBWA and NABC All-District teams that same year. While he has not won major league-wide individual awards like MVP or All-Star selections, his impact on the court remains significant.

Records & Feats

Iowa State All-Time Leading Scorer

College Record·2016

Finished his college career with 2,167 points, breaking the previous school record.

Iowa State NCAA Tournament Scoring Record

College Record·2016

Holds the record for most points scored in NCAA Tournament play with 148 points.