Assistant Jackie Manuel brings championship wisdom, experience to Valpo basketball

Posted Mar 2, 2017
Jackie Manuel started 36 games, including the National Championship, and played a pivotal role for North Carolina in the 2004-05 season. Now, he’s the first national champion in Valpo men’s basketball history. With a wealth of champion inside information, Manuel is now ready to take what he’s learned and help prepare the Crusaders for another postseason run. (The Valpo Torch)

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