Top 2027 Australian Recruit Jemyma Manyok Sets Official Visits to NC State, Michigan State, and Arizona State
On3’s Talia Goodman posted on X that 6’5” (195 cm) center Jemyma Manyok (class of 2027), one of the top Australian women’s basketball prospects in her class, has scheduled official visits to her three finalists and NC State has one of them.
According to sources, Manyok will visit:
- NC State on October 29
- Michigan State on October 31
- Arizona State on November 2
This comes after On3/Rivals reporting on October 26 that Manyok and her representative, Jonathon Mines of Rise Sports Management, confirmed she had narrowed her list to Arizona State, NC State, and Michigan State. The 17-year-old (born February 2, 2009) is currently developing at the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Canberra after rising out of Ipswich, Queensland.
Scouting Report
Manyok is a late-blooming, high-upside frontcourt prospect who has closed developmental gaps at an impressive rate. She only began playing organized basketball around age 12 and has already represented Australia in multiple youth national team campaigns (Sapphires/Gems), earning gold medals at continental events and contributing to a bronze-medal finish at the 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Strengths:
- Elite size and length — At 6’5” (some listings put her at 6’6”), she presents a true high-major frame with long arms that translate into rim protection and rebounding.
- Rebounding and defensive presence — She led the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup in rebounding (10.8 RPG). At the 2026 U18 Women’s Asia Cup she averaged 9.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. She recorded a strong double-double (13 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks) against Côte d’Ivoire at the U17 World Cup.
- Athleticism and motor — Coaches highlight her ability to absorb information quickly and compete. Mel Downer (Head Coach, Centre of Excellence) has praised her capacity to process feedback and translate it into action at a high rate.
- Defensive anchor potential — She alters shots around the rim and has shown the ability to impact both ends when engaged.
Areas for development:
- Skill expansion and consistency — While she has clear physical tools, international exposure (especially the U17 World Cup) reinforced the need for a more complete offensive game beyond length and athleticism. Her scoring averages have been modest in some events (e.g., 3.9 PPG at the U17 World Cup), with efficiency that can improve as her skill set expands.
- Holistic game — Manyok herself has noted the importance of not relying solely on length and of matching up against players with similar physical traits.
Projection: Manyok projects as a high-major interior presence with the physical tools and work ethic to become a productive rebounder and rim protector at the Power conference level. Her rapid improvement trajectory and international experience make her an intriguing long-term prospect for programs that can continue developing her skill set.
She has already shown flashes of impact on both ends of the floor and continues to add to her resume while training at the Centre of Excellence. The upcoming official visits will give NC State, Michigan State, and Arizona State a direct look at a player widely regarded as one of the more physically gifted Australian prospects in the 2027 class.
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