Brady Manek eager to get started with Australian team

Posted Aug 1, 2022
Brady Manek has found his next basketball home Down Under. On Monday, the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League in Australia signed Manek, who had an outstanding fifth college season at UNC last year in helping the Tar Heels reach the NCAA championship game. "It’s really cool to be able to play and see another part of the world." (Tar Heel Tribune)

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