See Brady Manek's teary-eyed hug with family after UNC beat Duke basketball in Final Four

Posted Apr 3, 2022
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brady Manek enjoyed an emotional embrace with his family after UNC beat Duke in the NCAA Final Four on Saturday. UNC beat Duke 81-77. Manek had 14 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots in 39 minutes. He was able to enjoy a hug with his brother, Kellen Manek, and his parents, Cary and Tina Manek. (Jacksonville Daily News)

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