HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Nancy Hopkins at Lawrence Free State High School…a two-time All-Sunflower League selection for the Firebirds as well as a two-time Team Seamen Invitational All-Tournament Team honoree…Team captain from 2007 until 2009.

PERSONAL: Born on September 7 in Los Angeles, Calif…Undeclared major…Hobbies include biking, swimming, being in the sun, listening to music, and being with friends and family…Believes that her blocking and hitting are her strengths as a player…Lists the Kansas Jayhawks as her favorite team…Daughter of Danny and Julie Manning…Has one sibling, Evan (16)…Father was the headliner for the Danny and the Miracles team that won the 1988 NCAA Basketball national title for Kansas before enjoying a 15-year NBA career…Chose Eckerd because it was a perfect fit; its academics, location, and volleyball all match her personality perfectly.