Immanuel Washington

[CrazyCajun]

Former Cajun player Immanuel had a heart attack yesterday and is currently fighting for his life. Send prayers to him and his family. There aren’t better people in this world than Immanuel Washington.

[CajunJeaux]

E Man the D Man...that’s a shame....

[angeleast]

I worked with Emmanuel.. Great guy. i'm shocked considering his age and fitness.

[cajun4life]

Damn!

[CajunEXPRESS]

Prayers and thoughts going out for I W, and family.

[Geaux]

I grew up with him. I was just informed that he has passed.

Man....this one hurts.

[CrazyCajun]

RIP E man, absolutely terrible.

[LaCajunsFan]

Just terrible.

[Turbine]

Shocked.

[DieHard1280]

Damn! 😥

RIP Emmanuel

[JamesTheJeweler]

Wow! 2 former Cajun BB players pass this week?

[J-Town Cajun]

The best perimeter defender I’ve seen at UL in the past 25 years.

[BeauCajun]

From his Athletic Network profile:

I'm from Franklin,La. Son of Ydell Washington. I have one brother(Rogers)who plays pro-ball and a sister(Tiffany) with the Lady Cajuns. I was a walk-on to the basketball team. I played for two seasons. We were the Western Conference Champs and made it to the NIT for those two seasons. I received the Defensive Leader Award for two years and Mr. Hustle for 2002-03. I graduate 12-03 in Criminal Justice. For a little advise to those how are trying out or trying to walk-on to a team, keep faith in GOD, work hard at what you do, and don't let no one stop you from where you want to go or what you want to do.

[Geaux]

Yep, E grew up playing on a dirt court and we would all watch in amazement as he would run sugarcane field rows for conditioning.

[Cajunsmike]

Yep, E grew up playing on a dirt court and we would all watch in amazement as he would run sugarcane field rows for conditioning.

Rough week for Cajuns basketball alums. It is less than 15 years since Immanuel played. Guy was a great hustler and never shot the ball from more than 2 feet away. Too many of these guys leaving us way too soon.