Florida State University Athletics
Tiffani Brown and Terance Mann Named Recipients of ACC Unite Award
10/16/2024 2:34:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Softball
The UNITE Award is presented annually to individuals who:
- Best exemplify ACC UNITE's mission to promote and encourage racial equity and social justice through education, partnerships, engagement and advocacy.
- Have helped create meaningful, lasting change by improving systems, organizational structures, policies, practices and attitudes.
- Have been a pioneer and/or helped pave the way for minorities either at the institution or in the community.
"We are incredibly honored to recognize the fourth annual UNITE Award recipients and are thrilled to celebrate these deserving individuals," said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. "These amazing representatives from our 18-member schools have made significant impacts throughout their careers and continue to be dedicated to making a positive impact in the crucial areas of racial and social justice, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion."
A 2014 graduate from Florida State, former Seminole softball standout Tiffani Brown has continued to make impacts in and around the Tallahassee community.
Brown played for the Seminoles from 2010-14 and was a First Team All-ACC selection and a Second Team NFCA All-Southeast Region honoree in 2012. Brown is currently on the FSU all-time top 10 list for career runs (207), career triples (22), career hits (285) and career stolen bases (109). Brown helped the Seminoles reach with Women's College World Series in 2014 which was the program's first trip to Oklahoma City since 2004.
Brown earned her bachelors degree in criminology and graduated from the Florida A&M Law School in 2017 and became a licensed lawyer in 2018. As a lawyer in Tallahassee, Brown has promoted equity, racial and social justice while practicing criminal defense defending alleged criminal and encouraging equality in the criminal justice system. Brown focused on equality to legal representation while working with Legal Aid, which allowed her to connect with the Tallahassee community, volunteer and provide legal advice pro bono to ensure equality to the legal system.
Along with encouraging equality in the criminal justice system, Brown is also preparing future lawyers. Brown consistently mentors young female students who are aspiring to become attorneys. Brown now owns and operates a female led law firm in Tallahassee.
Terance Mann is in his fifth season as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. He was a second round pick draft pick (the 48th overall pick in the draft) of the Clippers in 2019 NBA Draft after enjoying a stellar four-year playing career at Florida State (2016-19). As a senior, Mann averaged 11.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while leading the Seminoles to a 29–8 record and the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. He finished his career in Tallahassee as the third player in school history with over 1,200 points, 600 rebounds, 200 assists and 100 steals.
Mann graduated from Florida State with a degree in social science in 2019. He was a two-time All-ACC Honorable Mention selection (2018 and 2019), named to the 2019 All-ACC Tournament Second Team, to the 2019 NCAA Tournament West Regional All-Region Team, the 2017 Jamaica Classic All-Tournament Team and to the 2018 AdvoCare Invitational All-Tournament Team. Mann helped the Seminoles to the Elite Eight of the 2018 NCAA Tournament, to the Sweet 16 of the 2019 NCAA Tournament and to the Second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. During his four-year career, the Seminoles won 98 games.
Mann Launched the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation in 2023. The foundation is committed to increasing opportunities for students by providing access to sports and helping them excel in sports and academics. Mann was a 2018 Senior CLASS Award candidate, a member of the 2018 NABC Give Back Team, and a 2019 John R. Wooden Citizenship Cup semifinalist. The Wooden Cup is presented to the student-athletes who best display character, teamwork, and citizenship – attributes that are considered central to transforming individuals, sport, and society. Mann earned an ACC Top Six Award which is presented to student-athletes from each AC school who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities as a senior.
"I started the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation last summer because I know personally what support and positive influence can do to help children," said Mann. "When I was a kid, I told myself that if I had the opportunity to help change families' lives like others did for me, I would. Being an NBA player is about much more than making a difference for my team on the court. It's my job to help the kids who will come after me achieve success off the court too."
Mann was named as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of February in 2024. He was being recognized for his efforts in promoting youth mentorship and community engagement through his foundation, the Terance Mann Complete Player Foundation.