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23 Eric Manuel

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.

Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter’s Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

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