Brady Manek has cemented himself as a fan favorite for UNC basketball fans fresh off his play this year and in the NCAA Tournament. And now he’s being recognized locally as well.
The Carolina Hurricanes made Manek their special guest on Thursday night as the forward led the team out onto the ice by sounding the siren in Raleigh against the Buffalo Sabres. The team has honorary guests do it before each home game and with the Tar Heels going on a Final Four run, why not have one of the key catalysts in the building to do it.
To make it even better, it’s in the home city of North Carolina State.
Watch Manek sound the siren and get the crowd ready for the game below:
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Manek not only became a fan favorite because of his play but also his connection with the program. He wrote a letter to the program and their fans earlier this week thanking them for a great one year in Chapel Hill.
While Manek only spent the one season here, he’s forever a Tar Heel.
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