Feb 21, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brady Manek (45) signals to a teammate after making a three point basket in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Former North Carolina star Brady Manek will get his chance in the NBA later this summer.
Manek has signed a Summer League deal with the Charlotte Hornets, he announced on Friday.
While some fans were surprised to see Manek go undrafted on Thursday night
, he will still have an opportunity to prove himself on an NBA floor. If Manek performs well enough in Summer League, it could create a pathway to a 2-way contract — either with the Hornets or another organization.
Manek’s size, passing and shooting ability should give him a chance to impress evaluators this summer. However, he will likely have to show improvement as a defender if he hopes to stick in the league longterm.
Last season, Manek averaged 15.1 points per game and shot 40.3% from 3-point range.
The Hornets are playing in the Las Vegas Summer League from July 7-17. Their slate
includes matchups vs. the Pacers, Lakers, Cavs and Bulls. Their first game is against Indiana on July 8.
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