How does Niang compare to other top ISU freshmen?

[acgclone]

Where is the SDW = McGrudder optimism coming from? Has anyone heard rumblings of how he's looking in practice?

[WhatMeWorry]

All Georges needs is a pair of Jimmies Training shoes. Jimmy use to have the same problem with vertical leap.

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[gocubs2118]

Where is the SDW = McGrudder optimism coming from? Has anyone heard rumblings of how he's looking in practice?

I'm not sure about the McGruder comparison but there's a reason why SDW is redshirting and it's not because Fred thinks he's not going to be any good. Redshirting in basketball is a lot different than football. You don't redshirt players that you don't think won't make an impact for you down the line. There's a reason why Sledge didn't redshirt. Same could be said about Okoro and Long to a certain extent. Basically, SDW redshirting is a good thing for him and ISU.

I expect SDW to fill the McGee role next year. First guard off the bench that will provide scoring and energy.

[RollsRoyce]

You girls forgot about L.A POMLEE that playa could ball straight up west side homie.

[clonefan10]

Niang's game is definitely NBA worthy. It's his size that will hurt him. I think he's only 6'7, 6'8ish. If he were a little taller he would be perfect for the NBA after a few years of improving his already polished skills.

[acgclone]

I'm not sure about the McGruder comparison but there's a reason why SDW is redshirting and it's not because Fred thinks he's not going to be any good. Redshirting in basketball is a lot different than football. You don't redshirt players that you don't think won't make an impact for you down the line. There's a reason why Sledge didn't redshirt. Same could be said about Okoro and Long to a certain extent. Basically, SDW redshirting is a good thing for him and ISU.

I expect SDW to fill the McGee role next year. First guard off the bench that will provide scoring and energy.

That makes sense. I guess you wouldn't tie up an extra year (scholarship) on a guy that you don't think is going to help you.

[kilgore_trout]

I'd put Wes Johnson in there somewhere...

Grayer
Fizer
Niang *
Hoiberg
Sullivan

* projected finish at the end of the 2013 campaign.

[Clonefan32]

Aside from his numbers, he is what makes this team go offensively. For a freshman, his impact is impressive considering our offense does pretty terrible without him and very fluid with him.

[cyhiphopp]

I'd put Wes Johnson in there somewhere...

Ejim has an argument for coming off the bench as well.

[Clonefan32]

Long was playing out of pure necessity if Korie got into foul trouble. If Bubu had been here all year, I bet Long would have redshirted with SDW.

[ty4cy90]

Am I the only one around here who thinks Georges gets called for some B.S fouls? I don't think his defense is THAT far off.

[Cycsk]

I love the way that Niang and Clyburn move well without the ball, grab passes when open, get the ball to open guys, maintain excellent body control, and have a fantastic sense of how to get to the basket with the ball.

They make each other better when they are both on the court.

[cyclonespiker33]

Am I the only one around here who thinks Georges gets called for some B.S fouls? I don't think his defense is THAT far off.

You are not.

[gbaba]

Niang is one of those guys who will succeed no matter where he plays.

^^ ^^ This!

[CyCy]

I'm guessing Stinson holds the record for scoring as a freshman with 16.2 ppg.