"She left us on (Thursday), surrounded by family, friends and lots of love. Tiana was a shining light who touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, strength, and warmth. She fought right till the very end, showing courage and grace beyond words."
"Tiana defined courage, inspiration and passion. An All-American on the basketball court, she was an even better person off the court."
"Our Orange family mourns the loss of Tiana Mangakahia, who passed away on Sept. 11, at the age of 30. She was a fierce competitor with an infectious personality. Our hearts are with the Mangakahia family & all those who loved her. May we never forget her fight. #Tough4Tš"
Tiana Mangakahia died on Sept. 11 at age 30 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family, friends and love. She was diagnosed in June 2019 and underwent eight rounds of chemotherapy and two operations. She paused WNBA ambitions in April 2019 and returned to Syracuse for her final year of eligibility. After college she played professionally in Russia, France and Australia. A later cancer diagnosis forced her to step away from playing and move into coaching; she served as an assistant with the Sydney Flames. Fundraisers, including a Sydney double-header, supported breast cancer awareness and her fight.
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