North Carolina Central University Athletics

Dijon Manns came on strong after the Holiday Break and proved he could be one of the better post players in the MEAC when he puts his mind to it.

As a Freshman (2009-10): 

Through the first 11 games into his first season, Manns played more than 10 minutes just three times. In the last 14, he started 11 games and played 20+ minutes 12 times. His coming out party took place at Ball State against one of the top big men in the Mid-American Conference, Jarrod Jones. In 32 minutes of action, Manns dropped what was at the time a season-high 13 points including 6-for-12 from the field, five rebounds, a block and a steal in the contest. After missing four games due to injury, Manns became a mainstay in the Eagle lineup scoring in double figures 3 times including a career-high 24 points in the win against Maryland Eastern Shore on Feb. 10. Manns went 10-for-13 from the field including 4-for-6 at the charity stripe to go along with a career-high seven rebounds. Manns followed that performance off with 15 points with a block and a steal in the Eagles win over Longwood on Feb. 13. Finished the season fifth on the team averaging 5.3 points per game. Second on the roster with 18 blocked shots in 25 games. Ended his first season second on the roster shooting 47.5 percent from the field.

High School (Knightdale H.S.): 

One of just three players in Knightdale High School’s short history to play all four years of varsity basketball under Head Coach Battle Watkins. In his senior campaign, scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 20 points in an 87-48 win over Southeast Raleigh High School.  Put up a double-double against Athens Drive in the conference tournament with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Named to the Greater Neuse River All-Conference team in the 2007-08 season and was a key contributor of 73 wins during his time at KHS. Vital member of both a regular season and tournament championship in the Greater Neuse River Conference, while piling up 614 points and grabbing 250 boards in four seasons.

Personal: 

Dijon Lamar Manns was born on April 9, 1991, and is the son of Al Utley and Teresa Manns. Majoring in Physical Eduction with a concentration in athletic training.