Two years ago, Syracuse basketball star Tiana Mangakahia was one of the top women’s college basketball players in the country. She dominated the competition and was a star on and off the court for the women’s team.
In her first two seasons with Syracuse, Mangakahia averaged 17 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds per game. The Meadowbrook, Australia native was headed into her senior season with her sights set high for both her final year at Syracuse and where she was headed in her professional career.
Mangakahia was ready to tackle her senior season after being named All-ACC first team and was an honorable mention for All-American, but she wouldn’t end up playing a minute of basketball that year.