Born on June 17, 1993, Georges Niang nicknamed “The Minivan,” is an American basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Niang is a versatile wing who is known for his 3-and-D skills.
As a four-star recruit out of high school, Niang played college basketball for Iowa, playing 138 games over four seasons. He was named the Big 12 Tournament MVP in 2015, and made multiple All- Big-12 teams.
The Indiana Pacers selected Niang with the 50th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Since then, he has played for multiple teams, including the Utah Jazz and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Niang is on a three-year $25.5 million deal with the Cavaliers and will become a unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason. In the 2023/24 season for the Cavs, Niang played all 82 games, averaging career-high 9.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
Georges Niang Nationality
Georges Niang is an American national. He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S, on June 17, 1993.
Georges Niang Ethnicity
American professional basketball player Georges Niang is of mixed ethnicity. His father, Sidy Niang, hails from Senegal, and his mother, Alison Niang, is American.
Georges Niang Early Basketball Career
Georges Niang’s basketball journey began at Tilton School, where he became one of the best players in school history, scoring a school-record 2,372 points. He averaged 24.2 points and 8.2 rebounds as a junior and led his team to the 2011 NEPSAC Class AA championship. As a senior, he averaged 25.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, and won the 2012 NEPSAC Class AA Player of the Year award.
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