Oklahoma reserve center Akolda Manyang will be away from the team again when it takes on Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 on Thursday as he continues to mourn the death of his brother.
Ater Manyang, 24, was found dead March 18 in Minnesota at a facility that treats people struggling with substance abuse. Akolda Manyang also did not play during Sunday’s win over VCU.
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"He's struggling," Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger told reporters Wednesday at the Honda Center in Anaheim,Calif.