Loren Manning

Father of Nia, Kai, Tre & Taj. Asst basketball coach with Power Elite & KC Run GMC.

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

Is there a mercy rule in the NBA (when you call the game if a team is up by 20+ with 2 minutes to go)?

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@Elijah_da_1 Congratulations E!

[Jake Brend @JakeBrendTV]

T.J. Otzelberger goes in-depth on what the five transfer portal additions are bringing to Ames.

Leon Bond: "Coming from Northern Iowa, an extremely athletic guard that could play multiple positions. We see him as a guy that can make more plays than what he's been asked to do up to this point, somebody that can be an extremely disruptive defensive player, and generate a lot of turnovers, and then he's got a great personality, great leadership skills he brings to our team."

Jaquan Johnson: "You're never going to replace Tamin (Lipsey) one-for-one, (he's) a generational type of player. But with Jaquan, you're talking about the guy who was Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, one of the top steals guys in the country, a dynamic playmaker, and (he) can also knock down shots. And he's had two years of experience under his belt."

Ryan Prather Jr.: "He led the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio. Another guy that has tremendous value in terms of making plays for his teammates. (He's) also a really good three point shooter and he's got great positional size and strength."

Tre Singleton: "(He) really looked at Joshua Jefferson and saw how he made plays, how we utilized him, and sees himself very much in the same light. He's a guy that really has guard skills in a four man's frame and body, so really high on his ability to be another playmaker. When you start as a freshman in the Big Ten, that's a tremendous experience to carry forward under your belt, so really high on him."

Taj Manning: "Someone we recruited out of high school (in the same class) as Tamin Lipsey. A guy that plays with tremendous spirit, heart, passion, energy, (he's a) tremendous rebounder. I think offensively (someone who) can expand his game, step out and knock down the three, and guard multiple positions."

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@Isaiah_Caston10 @KWUMBB @CoachMurdock4 @E_holloway86 @braydenjwhite Congrats!

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

Interesting take.

[James Cray @JamesCrayy]

I’ve watched a ton of first session games across Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, and Under Armour UAA. Here’s my honest takeaway:

Nike EYBL has the most talented and most skilled players, no debate. But there’s also a lot of low IQ basketball at times. Felt like I was watching the Houston Rockets every game. A lot of talent, a lot of chaos.

Adidas 3SSB has the best pure basketball product. High IQ plays, strong structure, and real offense being run. It looks the most like college basketball.

Under Armour UAA feels like a mix of both, but those kids play the hardest. There’s a real earned-not-given edge to that circuit. Tough, hungry players that compete like they’ve been overlooked their whole lives.

Nike has pros. (They also have the best shoes)

Adidas has the best watch for a basketball junkie.

UAA has that chip-on-the-shoulder feel.

[Anthony Bonner @AMB2Live]

Lets go Z!! ❤️🏀💪🏾

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@AC_Rollins22 @TysenBrennan @Carmichael_USM @USM_basketball @BSSouthJagHoops @DJ_Hyde23 @CoachT_3 Congrats AC!

[Kobe Patterson @Kobepatterson23]

My early prediction for next year is Marqueas Bell will be All-OVC.

Over his last 10 games, per 32 minutes, averaged 15 PPG and 7.1 RPG on 48/38/78.

Elite at getting to the rim, 64.8% of his shots came at the rim(99th percentile) and finished in the 92nd percentile in FTA Rate.

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@kstatevangirl @Whitney_Hartman Happy Birthday Whitney.

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@SEMOMBB @abellboys Happy Birthday Queas!

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@CahmaiC @OmahaMBB @KilgoreHoops @CoachThomasHatt Congratulation Cahmai!

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@Katieksu99 Thanks for supporting Taj even when it wasn't cool.

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

I asked Coach what he's going to say to people who asked why you want a guy who avg 4 & 5 a game? He said I'm going to tell them I know what Taj can do cause I recruited him out of HS. This is the Taj he saw: 20 & 10 against a team with 3 lottery picks. https://t.co/yKj7piqsYm

[Ben Hutchens @Ben_Hutchens_]

On Kansas State transfer Taj Manning:

-Will control the paint on both ends
-Recruited him out of high school
-Tremendous defensive versatility

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@K_swizzle_4 Good news is he'll forever be a KSU alumni!

[Parker Friedrichsen @5parker5]

Lets do it 💜🐺 @UWCoachSprinks

[KC RUN GMC @KCRunGMC]

2026 KC Run GMC 17s - come out tonight and check them out at 7:30pm at Homefield KC. #Runfam

[KC RUN GMC @KCRunGMC]

Come on out UAA first weekend in KC! @UANextBHoops going to be special!

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

@THECBBGoat TJ will look like a genius & you'll be looking for another player on KSU to talk about.

[KC RUN GMC @KCRunGMC]

2026 KC Run GMC 16s - come out tomorrow night and check them out at 6:15 at Homefield KC. #Runfam

[Loren Manning @Afinia]

Let's work Will!

[Kansas City Men's Basketball @KCRoosMBB]

Roo Nation, join us in welcoming Will to the family‼️🦘
#ROOUP