Hansel Enmanuel, a junior guard for Austin Peay's basketball team, has become a symbol of inspiration in college basketball after losing his left arm to an accident at age six. Despite his recent tough loss against Eastern Kentucky, Enmanuel continues to attract fans and often interacts with young players who admire him. With a significant social media following, Enmanuel combines talent and resilience, navigating the demands of fame and the affection he receives from supporters and players alike. Coach Corey Gipson emphasizes the importance of allowing Enmanuel the autonomy to engage or withdraw from these encounters.
But on this evening in Richmond, Kentucky, the high school freshman -- who has a prosthetic limb -- froze as Enmanuel approached him. "We get those requests before every game, and I always ask Hansel because one of our promises to him when he came to Austin Peay was that it wasn't going to be a dog and pony show," said Governors coach Corey Gipson.
He became a social media sensation as a teenager growing up in the Dominican Republic as videos of the amazing things he could do on the basketball court went viral.
His left arm was amputated just below the shoulder after an accident when he was 6. Enmanuel has captured the imagination of fans, opposing players and celebrities across the country with his high-flying dunks and uplifting play as he competes at the Division I level despite having one arm.
Austin Peay provides security for him for every road game. But on this evening in Richmond, Kentucky, the high school freshman -- who has a prosthetic limb -- froze as Enmanuel approached him.
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