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Cavs prospect Saliou Niang cleared to play at LSU

The Cavaliers will be able to follow Saliou Niang’s development much closer to home this season. Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU, according to Sportando⁠, with Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress confirming the news through the player’s representatives…

By Hoops Wire · Yard Barker

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:08 PM

Key Things to Know

Cleveland Cavaliers prospect Saliou Niang has received NCAA clearance to play for LSU.
Niang was granted two seasons of collegiate eligibility while Cleveland retains his NBA draft rights.
Virtus Bologna will reportedly receive a $500,000 buyout as Niang transitions to college basketball.

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Cleveland Cavaliers prospect Saliou Niang has received NCAA clearance to play college basketball for LSU, according to reports confirmed by his representatives. Selected 58th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Niang previously played professionally for Virtus Bologna in Italy and will now continue his development under LSU head coach Will Wade.

The NCAA granted Niang two seasons of eligibility, resolving questions regarding his professional past while the Cavaliers retain his NBA draft rights. Virtus Bologna will reportedly receive a $500,000 buyout, and Niang's agreement with LSU is reportedly worth multiple millions of dollars.

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