RIP Tiana Mangakahia

[JeffCuse]

I actually hope it is. Then she wouldn't have died.

Yeah I mean, of course I get that and agree. I'm just saying if it is it's screwed up

 

[RF2044]

eppppphhhhh cancer

That GD disease...

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

All of the teams.

Edit: I know many reasons it won't happen, and that's okay, but if the WBB and MBB went bald this year in memory of her, that would make a statement.

 

[Orangezoo]

Edit: I know many reasons it won't happen, and that's okay, but if the WBB and MBB went bald this year in memory of her, that would make a statement.

Something added to every jersey for both would be great too. Initials, number etc something like that to honor her.

 

[Cuse99&01]

Something added to every jersey for both would be great too. Initials, number etc something like that to honor her.

In addition to the symbolic gestures, players on both teams should honor her by playing unselfish and with toughness (her strongest attributes).

 

[llandz]

The source is from GabbyCoopers mom. Gabby and T were teammates.

 

[llandz]

Have we confirmed this? It’s been over an hour and there hasn’t been 1 legit source to even mention it yet.

Gabby received a call this morning from Cedric with the news. Cedric was one of their coaches. I know Cedric well.

 

[dasher]

Gabby received a call this morning from Cedric with the news. Cedric was one of their coaches. I know Cedric well.

I know we all know this but life isn't fair.

 

[Moontan]

Probably my favorite SU female hoops player.
Again, glad to have seen her play.

Impressed with how she dealt with her situation at the time, as well as how she continued to be involved with the game going forward.

Very sad to hear the news.
I will toast her with a tear when I get home.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

I knew it was coming but it still hits hard. So very sad. The tears are flowing.

Thanks for everything Tiana. Forever an Orange great and an inspiration to so many.

We should all aspire to live our lives with such courage and dignity.

 

[Briancuse]

Just the worst news. Rip. Needless to say gone way too soon. Screw cancer

 

[walsh2012]

Appreciate every day

 

[RF2044]

Need a scholarship, or some other formalized program way to honor her legacy / remember her.

 

[PeteCalvin]

I know some of you have connections. I think it'd be amazing if the team got a pink flag with her #4 on it, and ran out with it to every game.

I think SU should put together a Tiana highlight video and play it before every home game this season.

 

[4evaOrange]

RIP

 

[Surfan06001]

Rip

 

[Dr. Bill]

Very, Very Sad News!!!! She was the most exciting player I ever saw in person in Women's College Basketball. She had a flair and an ability to pass the ball that made you move to the edge of your seat, every time she had the ball in her hands. She could also score! A life cut short...way too soon. Cancer is an awful disease and I pray that we find a cure in my lifetime. May your life and memory, inspire others to go beyond their wildest dreams.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[llandz]

I remember sitting with her parents in Las Vegas when she was first playing for us. I can't imagine how they will deal with this. What they need to do is hang her jersey from the rafters. Her family would come in for that. On pink day would be a good game to do that.

 

[grepal]

Just the worst news. Rip. Needless to say gone way too soon. Screw cancer

Just like Pearl, great, gone too soon and terribly tragic. I do not hate much, but cancer is number 1on my list.

 

[Marsh01]

Wow. Thats awful

 

[sabach]

I remember sitting with her parents in Las Vegas when she was first playing for us. I can't imagine how they will deal with this. What they need to do is hang her jersey from the rafters. Her family would come in for that. On pink day would be a good game to do that.

That has to happen.

 

[rangers1994]

One of the best to ever wear Orange.

 

[Ragman2000]

A terrible day gets worse. So sad.

 

[SUforme]

Sad sad news! RIP Tiana!!!