In a fair and just world, Syracuse senior Tiana Mangakahia would be the runaway Preseason Australian Player of the Year after a pair of scintillating seasons for the Orange that culminated in call-ups to Opals training camps and national award watch list nominations. However, following a breast cancer diagnosis in June, the star point guard will sit out this season as she continues her recovery. Mangakahia has applied for an extra year of eligibility, and will hopefully return to the court for Syracuse in 2020.
NCAA Women: All-Australian Preseason Top 10
NCAA Women: All-Australian Preseason Top 10
NCAA Women: All-Australian Preseason Top 10
In a fair and just world, Syracuse senior Tiana Mangakahia would be the runaway Preseason Australian Player of the Year after a pair of scintillating seasons for the Orange that culminated in call-ups to Opals training camps and national award watch list nominations. However, following a breast cancer diagnosis in June, the star point guard will sit out this season as she continues her recovery. Mangakahia has applied for an extra year of eligibility, and will hopefully return to the court for Syracuse in 2020.