Brady Manek took a brutal shot on Monday night, April 4, 2022

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North Carolina forward Brady Manek got an unfortunate wake-up call in the opening twinkles of tonight’s public crown game against Kansas.

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Moments after nailing a three-pointer for the Tar Heels’ first points of the evening,

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Manek was on the business end of an unintentional elbow from Kansas big man David McCormack.

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McCormack finished a left-handed jump hook over UNC’s Armando Bacot,

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…and on his follow-through, hit Manek flush in the face. The bearded shooter was knocked to the bottom.

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While Manek didn't have to leave the game, he did look like he was a bit shook up, which is accessible

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North Carolina isn't deep and relies on its starting five to play the utmost of the game. . They can’t go to have any of their stars knocked out, so it’s a good thing that Manek wasn't hurt.

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Brady Manek took a brutal shot on Monday night, April 4, 2022

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By Devesh Tyagi

April 05 2022