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Manek Named ACC Player Of The Week

North Carolina graduate forward Brady Manek has been selected the final Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the 2021-22 season, while NC State guard Terquavion Smith earned Freshman of the Week honors.

Smith was chosen as the Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season.

A native of Harrah, Oklahoma, Manek averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in wins over Syracuse (88-79 OT) and No. 4 Duke (94-81). Manek was 16-for-34 (47.1%) from the field and 8-for-16 (50%) from 3-point range. He played 83 total minutes and committed just one turnover.