Cyrus Mann facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Born | April 2, 1956 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | October 2022 (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan |
| High school | Southeastern (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois State (1974–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 4 / Pick: 72nd overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Crispa Redmanizers (Philippines) |
| 1982 | Detroit Spirits (CBA) |
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Cyrus Leon Mann Jr. (born April 2, 1956 – died October 2022) was an American professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a center and for playing in the Philippines.
Cyrus Mann's Basketball Journey
Cyrus Mann was a talented basketball player from Detroit, Michigan. He was chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 1975 NBA Draft. This is a special event where professional basketball teams pick new players. Cyrus was the 72nd player picked overall that year.
Playing in the Philippines
After being drafted, Cyrus Mann went to play basketball in the Philippines. He played for a team called the Crispa Redmanizers. He stayed with this team for four years, from 1976 to 1979.
- He helped the Crispa Redmanizers win three championships:
- The 1976 First Conference
- The 1976 Second Conference
- The 1977 Open Conference
Coming Back to Play in the U.S.
In 1982, Cyrus Mann returned to play in the United States. He joined the Detroit Spirits team. This team was part of the CBA, another professional basketball league.
- During the CBA playoffs, Cyrus was a strong player:
- He scored about 7.8 points per game.
- He grabbed about 7.6 rebounds per game.
- He was ranked seventh in the league for rebounds.
- He was second in the league for blocked shots.
Cyrus Mann passed away in October 2022 at the age of 66. He died in Detroit, Michigan, due to COVID-19.
