Per twitter: @BostonHeraldHS
Nice pickup! First 2012 recruit, and he has some good offers.
http://twitter.com/#!/BostonHeraldHSTilton senior power forward Georges Niang of Methuen will attend Iowa State in the fall. More on the herald website.
According to his AAU coach Leo Papile, Tilton senior power forward Georges Niang of Methuen will attend Iowa State in the fall. The 6-foot-7, 235-pounder averaged 24 points and eight rebounds a game in leading Tilton to the NEPSAC Class AA title. Niang had received offers from BC, Providence, UMass, URI, George Mason, Miami, Maryland, Iowa, Texas A&M and Colorado before settling on the Cyclones.
Niang has been a vital part of the nationally-ranked BABC program, currently ranked No. 1 in the country in their respective age group. He is the second BABC player in recent memory to commit to Iowa State, the other being Will Blalock of East Boston High.
Huge!! Especially if it's in the fall.
Haven't been able to speak directly with Georges yet but this sounds legit.
If it turns out to be true, this a major score for Hoiberg on the recruiting trail. Niang is one of Iowa State's one or two top targets for the class of 2012.
I have a church service that I have to attend tonight and I also have a 3 hour drive back to Ames but I'll do my best to get some confirmation before tomorrow.