Three weeks ago, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Tigers center Karim Sameh Azab had begun treatment for an unspecified illness.
Saturday, the 6-11, 290-pound junior revealed he's been diagnosed with leukemia.
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After sitting out all of 2015-16 due to elegibility issues, the Egyptian saw action in five games this past season, averaging 1.0 ppg and 0.7 rebounds.