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Canadian NCAA coach Paul Weir says Siakam’s work ethic was evident early on

The Star | May 1, 2019

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Pascal Siakam walked into Paul Weir’s coaching office at New Mexico State one day and asked to borrow a book on basketball.

It was a moment that spoke volumes about just how raw the scrawny rookie from Cameroon was. It also said plenty about Siakam’s boundless desire to be better.

New Mexico head coach Paul Weir reacts as his team plays San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Jose, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019. Weir coached Pascal Siakam at New Mexico State and said the Toronto Raptors forwardu2019s success is due his insatiable appetite for learning.
New Mexico head coach Paul Weir reacts as his team plays San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Jose, Calif., Feb. 26, 2019. Weir coached Pascal Siakam at New Mexico State and said the Toronto Raptors forward’s success is due his insatiable appetite for learning.
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