Cavs’ Draft Pick Niang Headed To College

Cavaliers draft-and-stash prospect Saliou Niang is planning to play in the United States next season but not in the NBA.

Niang has decided to play Division I basketball with North Carolina and LSU in the running for his services, Alessandro Maggi of Sportando tweets.

Niang has been playing for Italy’s Virtus Bologna. The European club will receive a severance payment to allow Niang to head to the college ranks.

In 38 EuroLeague games this past season, Niang averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists. The 6’6” Niang, 21, was selected with the No. 58 overall pick last year. He played in three Summer League contests, averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22.5 minutes per game.