For star Ole Miss forward Malik Dia, workouts outside of organized team activities are not optional — they are a requirement. How often does he put in work on his own?
“Every day,” Dia said.
Dia, originally from Murfreesboro, Tenn., transferred to Ole Miss from Belmont University last season. He played in all 36 games and averaged 10.8 points per game. On defense, he totaled 31 blocks and 25 steals. The Daily Mississippian sat down with Dia for an in-depth look into what a day of preparation for basketball season looks like — and each of those days starts with a daily prayer.