Brady Manek has set his career goals, aims to learn EuroLeague on the fly / News - Basketnews.com

Brady Manek opens up on his career priorities, the reasons that made him pursue a career overseas, and his unfamiliarity with the EuroLeague before he signed with Zalgiris. He also refers to the challenging aspects of the game in Europe.

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With 21 seconds left on the game clock and Panathinaikos Athens leading by three (71-68),Zalgiris Kaunasmade what looked like their last attempt to tie the contest at the OAKA arena.

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Jerian Grant and Mathias Lessort didn't switch whenBrady Manekset up a screen for Keenan Evans. The action left Manek open for an uncontested 3-point shot that allowed him to score an easy basket from distance.

"Just make it," Manek described his mindset during the action.

"Coach [Kazys Maksvytis] wanted me to set the screen, and I knew that if Keenan didn't have something, I would be open," he explained.

The Oklahoma-born forward describes the EuroLeague as a competition populated by athletic players who can make shots and defend.

"There are guys that are on every team and do everything," he added.

One of the most interesting aspects about Manek is the fact that he knew absolutely nothing about the style of play and the EuroLeague's leading figures beforesigning with Zalgiris.

In short, there was no one around to provide information on what he was getting into.

The only thing he did prior to flying out to Kaunas for the very first time was a

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