Alert Top Story COLLEGE BASKETBALL | IOWA STATE Georges Niang returns to Iowa State and talks relationship with Tyrese Haliburton, TJ Otzelberger, trash-talking in the NBA BEN HUTCHENS Iowa State University beat reporter Mar 1, 2025 Mar 1, 2025 Updated Mar 28, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save AMES — One of Iowa State's most beloved Cyclones is back in town. Georges Niang press conference March 1. kAmv6@C86D }:2?8[ x@H2 $E2E6 7@CH2C5 7C@> a_`a\`e :D :? w:=E@? r@=:D6F> DFAA@CE:?8 9:D 7C:6?5 2?5 7@C>6C rJ4=@?6 %JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@?[ k2 E:E=6lQ~EK6=36C86C D2JD %JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@? :D UR_bhj62DJ E@ =@@< FA E@UR_bhj 29625 @7 32??6C 46C6>@?J $2EFC52JQ 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^6a_a43_g\7dd3\``67\hd`6\_352hd`d7d2f^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmH9@ :D 86EE:?8 2 32??6C 5C@AA65k^2m :? 9@?@C @7 9:D 8@=5 >652= :? E96 a_ac ~=J>A:4D] k^AmkAm}:2?8[ ?@H 2? pE=2?E2 w2H<[ E2=<D 23@FE 9:D C6=2E:@?D9:A H:E9 w2=:3FCE@?[ x$& 4@249 %y ~EK6=36C86C 2?5 =:76 :? E96 }qp]k^Am People are also reading… A walk-off winner from Cameron gives Shenandoah win over rival Clarinda A lot of learning, a lot of growth for Essex baseball, softball Pulliam receives 4-H Foundation Scholarship Clarinda Softball looking to take next step Clarinda A's sweep doubleheader, Clarinda softball splits Clarinda, Shenandoah baseball earn Hawk-10 wins, A's complete perfect road trip Shenandoah, Sidney baseball throw no-hitters, Clarinda softball also wins Young group of Cowgirls earn season's first win Essex softball, baseball swept at Fremont-Mills Clarinda, Shenandoah combine for 3 state golf medalists Clarinda Baseball puts everything together to claim home win Clarinda, Shenandoah, Clarinda A's baseball earn Friday wins Shenandoah's Pickens, Martin win co-ed state golf medal Clarinda's Cabeen wins Akin shopping spree Shenandoah, Clarinda tennis enjoy very successful spring kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^6a_a43_g\7dd3\``67\hd`6\_352hd`d7d2fQm~EK6=36C86C D2JD %JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@? :D V62DJ E@ =@@< FA E@V 29625 @7 32??6C 46C6>@?J $2EFC52Jk^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^63fbf``4\7ech\``67\34c2\hb2dcbe4ghd5Qmx@H2 $E2E6 ps y2>:6 !@==2C5 C646:G6D 7:G6\J62C 4@?EC24E 6IE6?D:@?k^2mk^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^B4E:>6D]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^575`af6a\7dg2\``67\3cbe\a7_`_e_f7f6dQmw@H >2?J q:8 `a 4@2496D 2C6 A2:5 >@C6 E92? x@H2 $E2E6VD %y ~EK6=36C86Cnk^2mk^Am Ben Hutchens is an Iowa State University beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net. 0 Comments Locations Davenport Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Otzelberger says Tyrese Haliburton is 'easy to look up to' ahead of banner ceremony Saturday Tyrese Haliburton is a 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time NBA All-Star and just signed a $260 million contract extension with the Indiana Pacers. Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard receives five-year contract extension The nation's third-longest serving power-four AD isn't slowing down. How many Big 12 coaches are paid more than Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger? There are five Big 12 coaches reportedly paid more than Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger. Tyrese Haliburton said he dismissed the possibility of a banner in Hilton Coliseum, he was wrong After five seasons in the NBA and a summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics winning a gold medal, Haliburton is getting his banner. 3 takeaways from Iowa State's win against Arizona: The physicality returns and Tyrese Haliburton does the juicy wiggle The Cyclones left no room for tomfoolery on Saturday, getting revenge for Caleb Love's three-quarter court buzzer-beater in January. Georges Niang headlines 2026 Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class Georges Niang is one of six inductees into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame, ISU announced Tuesday. Watch Now: Related Video Messi Ties All-Time World Cup Goal Record With Hat Trick Samantha Busch Set To Inherit Kyle Busch's Complete Estate Samantha Busch Set To Inherit Kyle Busch's Complete Estate Team USA continue preparation ahead of showdown with Australia in World Cup Group D Team USA continue preparation ahead of showdown with Australia in World Cup Group D Merlin the duck, a Mexico City street-side regular, became the World Cup’s viral mascot Merlin the duck, a Mexico City street-side regular, became the World Cup’s viral mascot Recommended for you
Otzelberger says Tyrese Haliburton is 'easy to look up to' ahead of banner ceremony Saturday Tyrese Haliburton is a 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time NBA All-Star and just signed a $260 million contract extension with the Indiana Pacers.
Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard receives five-year contract extension The nation's third-longest serving power-four AD isn't slowing down.
How many Big 12 coaches are paid more than Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger? There are five Big 12 coaches reportedly paid more than Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger.
Tyrese Haliburton said he dismissed the possibility of a banner in Hilton Coliseum, he was wrong After five seasons in the NBA and a summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics winning a gold medal, Haliburton is getting his banner.
3 takeaways from Iowa State's win against Arizona: The physicality returns and Tyrese Haliburton does the juicy wiggle The Cyclones left no room for tomfoolery on Saturday, getting revenge for Caleb Love's three-quarter court buzzer-beater in January.
Georges Niang headlines 2026 Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame class Georges Niang is one of six inductees into the Iowa State Athletics Hall of Fame, ISU announced Tuesday.
