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Siakam lost his father when he was a freshman at New Mexico State in October 2014. He received the news from his sister, Raissa, who called him sobbing. While he yearned to go home for his father’s funeral in Cameroon, visa issues would have likely prevented him from returning to the United States. So Siakam decided to stay in school. “That was tough, one of the hardest moments of my life,” Siakam said. “But I felt that I had a bigger purpose and I was doing the right thing. But it was heartbreaking. … My father means everything to me. Growing up he was always an example and made me the man I am today. He is the reason I play the game of basketball. He taught me to always be kind to people and help others.”

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Rod Beard: #Pistons draft workouts today: Elijah Bryant (BYU). Obi Enechionyia (Temple). Zach Lofton (New Mexico St.). Yante Maten (Georgia). E.C. Matthews (Rhode Island). Nuni Omot (Baylor)

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