Northwestern State men’s basketball is excited about the addition of Hansel Enmanuel to its 2022 recruiting class. You may have seen him in a Gatorade commercial. The Florida prep star dominated the hard wood in high school with one arm. Demons Coach Corey Gipson says it doesn’t even dawn on him that Enmanuel has a disability.
“He’s a great human being and he is a very good basketball player and so with that combination, he brings the holistic package to a Natchitoches and Northwestern State University,” said Gibson.
Enmanuel is from the Dominican Republic and he had his left arm amputated at the age of 6 after a wall collapsed on it. Gipson says it’s clear that life challenges have made the three-star recruit even more determined.
“When he has a chance to make a first impression, if you want to meet someone that capitalizes on that moment, Hansel Emmanuel is that guy,” said Gibson.
Enmanuel is 6’4″ and in his senior season he averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 block a game at Life Christian High School in Kissimmee, Florida. Gipson says the Enmanuel family showed the program the type of passion and love for the game that they look for at NSU. He says Enmanuel is a great player, with a great attitude.
“So just having someone in the program with this type of mindset, it’s an unbelievable asset, it’s an asset to the community, it’s an asset to the state for someone like him to inspire others,” said Gibson.
Gibson is in his first season at Northwestern State and Enmanuel is one of 10 players in his first signing class.
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