Dominant Rebounder and Freshman Force for Shorter Hawks
Manning is a **rebounding machine** who earned Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month honors early in the 2025-26 season, averaging 15.8 PPG and 11.2 RPG through her first five games with four double-doubles[1]. The McDonough, Georgia native brings elite athleticism and interior presence—she scored 1,368 career points at Ola High School as a Region Player of the Year[3]. Her differentiator is relentless glass dominance; she consistently impacts games on the boards even when scoring is limited[7]. Manning's combination of scoring punch, rebounding prowess, and defensive intensity (1.9 steals per game in high school[5]) makes her a high-floor contributor who can anchor a frontcourt immediately.
