Bang Bang Down Under - Brady Manek To Play In Australia

Posted Jul 28, 2022
A year ago not many Tar Heel fans knew who Brady Manek was. Now, Manek is a household name in North Carolina. The UNC fan favorite is entering his next chapter, heading down under to play professionally for the Perth Wildcats, the most decorated team in Australia. Brady spent this summer with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Summer League. (Tar Heel International)

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