I felt like last years team with Kane, Ejim and Niang were pretty special. This years team is an 8 man rotation with Niang as the catalyst.
Niang is probably my favorite Cyclone. Total baller, great sense of humor, and helps keep the Iowa rivalry burning nicely. Trolling Hok fans over twitter and right at CHA was priceless.I still have a soft spot for the Tinsley/Horton/Shirley bunch who dominated the Big 12 even after Fizer left. (The Hampton fiasco notwithstanding.) Last year's team came together so well - so late - and the swagger Kane gave us was priceless. (Take THAT, Roy Williams!) But between Georges, Jameel, and Man-Man, this year'e team is special.... and I think Niang will go down in ISU lore as one of the most beloved ballers EVER. The man's heart is huge.