Cyrus Leon Mann Jr.[1] (April 2, 1956 – October 15, 2022) was an American professional basketball player.
He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft.
[2] 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.
[3] Mann died from COVID-19 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at age 66.