Seattle U's Gritty Senior Forward (Class of 2017)
Emmanuel 'Manny' Chibuogwu, a 6'6" Seattle native, wrapped up his Redhawks career in 2016-17 starting all 30 games with solid 4.3 PPG, 2.9 RPG, and 40.9% FG over 107 appearances—excelling as a versatile F who brought leadership and intensity to the court. Off it, he's a differentiator: community-minded senior reshaping athlete stereotypes, per Seattle Spectator, with smarts and heart beyond stats. No longer active (graduated 2017), but his reliable glue-guy role and local roots make him a model for developmental programs seeking culture-fit veterans.