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Iowa State’s Georges Niang wants to be the new ‘Mayor of Ames’

Georges Niang is taking over his former coach’s title as Mayor of Ames, Iowa.

Fred Hoiberg has left Ames, Iowa, for Chicago and Georges Niang thinks that means there is an opening for the Bulls coach’s longtime title as “Mayor” of Iowa State’s hometown.

The Cyclones senior wants you to help get out the vote so he can take on his former coach’s title.

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Niang is reticent at first, but a private bathroom and a free T-shirt are enough to convince him to hit the campaign trail as he embarks on his new post-collegiate career.

[CBS Sports]