Brady Manek impresses in Summer League opener

The former Tar Heel standout led the Hawks in scoring and showcased his shooting ability.

On Friday, NBA fans and Atlanta Hawks fans alike learned what North Carolina supporters have known for a long time: Brady Manek can shoot.

The former North Carolina standout starred off the bench in Atlanta's Summer League opener, scoring a team-high 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting. Manek connected on five of his 10 three-point attempts and pulled down two rebounds.

He turned in a personal 9-0 run in the fourth quarter and recorded four consecutive made threes in the final frame. 

Ultimately, the Hawks would drop the 80-76 contest with the Kings, but Manek impressed in his 19 minutes of action.

No other Atlanta player converted more than four shot opportunities and Manek's five three-pointers tied a Summer League high.

With the dominant outing from beyond the arc, Manek looks to increase his minutes and potentially find a home with the Hawks.

Atlanta will return to action on Sunday when they take on the Denver Nuggets.

Denver dropped their first contest to Milwaukee, 92-85, on Friday.

Will Manek continue his hot shooting and find his way onto an NBA roster?