Cyrus Mann

Cyrus Leon Mann Jr. (April 2, 1956 – October 15, 2022) was an American professional basketball player. Biography He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft. He played four years in the Philippines for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball Association. In 1982, Mann staged a comeback with the Continental league champions Detroit Spirits, the 6-10 center averaged 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds and was ranked seventh in the league in rebounding and second in blocked shots during the CBA playoffs. He won the CBA championship with the Spirits in 1983.

Mann died from COVID-19 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at age 66.

PBA career statistics Season Team GP FG-PCT REBS. PTS AVE. 1976 Crispa 32 50.55 323 529 16.53 1977 Crispa 40 43.66 593 861 21.52 1978 Crispa 7 41.84 118 99 14.14 1979 Crispa