Iowa’s rugged, high-motor frontcourt glue guy
In the 2025-26 season, Manyawu started all 37 games for Iowa and posted 6.6 points and 4.6 rebounds in 19.2 minutes while shooting 63.1% from the field—classic efficient big-man production with extra juice on the glass.[1][3][4] His value goes beyond the box score: reports describe him as Iowa’s best five in ball-screen coverage, a strong rim protector by positioning, and a reliable roller/cutter who creates advantage plays without needing touches.[10] Add in team awards for spirit and academic honors, and you get a tough, dependable, energy-setting fit for a team that wants defense, rebounds, and unselfishness over flash.[3][12][13]
