Former Syracuse basketball star Tiana Mangakahia dies at 30 after long battle with cancer

sports • 9/12/2025

Tiana Mangakahia, a former Syracuse star who played professional basketball in Russia, France and her home country of Australia, has died after a long battle with cancer, her family announced Friday. She was 30.

Tiana Mangakahia, a former Syracuse star who played professional basketball in Russia, France and her home country of Australia, has died after a long battle with cancer, her family announced Friday. She was 30. “We are heartbroken to share the passi... [1672 chars]