Hawks News
Mon, Jul 12, 2010 - [Men's Basketball]
Kristian Manuel Heads to the Foul Line for the Sabers
Kristian Manuel Heads to the Foul Line for the Sabers
HONOLULU, HI: Holy Names University Head Basketball Coach, Dennis Jones, announced the commitment of Kristian Manuel to join the Hawks this fall.
      
Manuel, a 5'10" point guard, will be joining HNU from Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. As a point guard he is equally adept at leading a fast-paced transition game with driving layups and timely assists or knocking down 3-pointers in the half court set.
 
As a junior for the Sabers in 2008-2009, Manuel helped guide the squad to a 10-2 OIA Red West Division record and 18-10 overall. He averaged 11.5 points, 3 assists and 2 steals per game as Campbell High School earned a berth in the Hawaii State Tournament. He was honored as an OIA Red West Division 2nd Team All-Conference for his efforts on the floor.
 
In 2009-2010 Manuel helped Campbell to a runner-up finish in the West, then stepped his scoring up a notch in the OIA tournament - pouring in 25 points against eventual champion Moanalua, 23 (with 10 assists) against runner-up Kahuku and 22 against Farrington, including seven in overtime to help Campbell secure its state tournament berth.
 
Kristian would finish his senior season with impressive numbers, averaging 22 points, 8 assists and 3 steals per contest for the Sabers. He was not only honored as 1st Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-State, the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red Conference Western Division coaches also awarded Manuel with highest honor, by naming him OIA Red West Player of the Year, after a vote in April.
 
"We are very excited that Kristian has chosen HNU," said Coach Jones "he brings a great work ethic with him to the mainland, possesses a good understanding of the game, can play at a variety of speeds and has the ability to really stretch the defense."
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