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Manhattan's Masiello set to lead Jaspers against mentor, mirror image

Steve Masiello served as Rick Pitino's assistant for six years before being hired by Manhattan in 2011.

Steve Masiello served as Rick Pitino's assistant for six years before being hired by Manhattan in 2011.

And on Thursday in Orlando, Masiello will once again get a chance to see that up close. With Manhattan's identity secure in its defensive mindset, the Jaspers will now face the ultimate test -- the team on which they're modeled.

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