- Name
- Eric Manuel
- Position
- Guard
- Class
- SO
- Hometown (Last School)
- Macon, GA (Southwest)
- Ht
- 6'6"
- Wt
- 225
- Seasons
- 1987-88, 1988-89
- Birthday
- December 21, 1968
Eric Manuel was born on December 21, 1968, in Macon, Georgia.
Manuel attended Southwest High School in Macon, where he showcased his basketball talent, earning recognition as a First-team Parade All-American in 1987 and a Third-team Parade All-American in 1986.
In 1987, Manuel joined the University of Kentucky Wildcats as a small forward/shooting guard. He quickly became a key player, starting by mid-season and earning a spot on the All-Southeastern Conference Freshman Team.
However, his collegiate career faced a significant setback in 1989. The NCAA investigated allegations that Manuel had cheated on his ACT exam, leading to his ban from NCAA competition. This incident was part of a broader investigation into the Kentucky basketball program, resulting in the university receiving three years of probation and other sanctions.
He transferred to Hiwassee Junior College in Tennessee.
Statistics:
NCAA
| Season | Team | MIN | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | DR | PF | AST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | G | MPG | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 684 | 91 | 178 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 48 | 31 | 72 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 3 | 33 | 228 | 32 | 21.4 | 51.12 | 83.33 | 60.00 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 7.1 | |
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | - | 684 | 91 | 178 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 48 | 31 | 72 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 3 | 33 | 228 | 32 | 21.4 | 51.12 | 83.33 | 60.00 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 7.1 |
Career Totals
| Season | MIN | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | DR | PF | AST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | G | MPG | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | 684 | 91 | 178 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 48 | 31 | 72 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 3 | 33 | 228 | 32 | 21.4 | 51.12 | 83.33 | 60.00 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 7.1 |
| 1988-89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 684 | 91 | 178 | 6 | 10 | 40 | 48 | 31 | 72 | 25 | 74 | 29 | 3 | 33 | 228 | 32 | 21.4 | 51.12 | 83.33 | 60.00 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 7.1 |