In an official announcement, Zalgiris Kaunas has finalized their roster for the 2023-24 season by introducing their third offseason addition, Brady Manek.
The Lithuanian champions secured a contract with the 24-year-old American, who previously showcased his talents in the NBA Summer League and garnered attention from NBA clubs. The deal is structured as a “1+1” agreement.
Hailing from Oklahoma, Manek played in the NCAA league for the University of Oklahoma and the University of North Carolina before embarking on his professional career. He split last season between Australia and Turkey, initially playing for Perth Wildcats before moving to Tofas Bursa.
During his time in Australia, Manek averaged 13.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while in Turkey, his performance improved to 15.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.
