Dijon Manns Class: Freshman Hometown: Raleigh, NC High School: Knightdale H.S. Height / Weight: 6-8 / 245 Position: Forward Birthdate: 04/09/1991 Major: Physical Education

Manns looks to make an instant impact in the post in his rookie season at NCCU.

High School (Knightdale H.S.): One of just three players in Knightdale High School's short history to play all four years of varsity basketball under Head Coach Battle Watkins. In his senior campaign, scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 20 points in an 87-48 win over Southeast Raleigh High School. Put up a double-double against Athens Drive in the conference tournament with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Named to the Greater Neuse River All-Conference team in the 2007-08 season and was a key contributor of 73 wins during his time at KHS. Vital member of both a regular season and tournament championship in the Greater Neuse River Conference, while piling up 614 points and grabbing 250 boards in four seasons.

Personal: Dijon Lamar Manns was born on April 9, 1991 and is the son of Al Utley and Teresa Manns. He is majoring in Physical Eduction with a concentration in athletic training.