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MILWAUKEE — Sadiku Ibine Ayo’s day begins when it’s still dark outside.

Shortly before 4 a.m., the St. John’s forward gets out of bed.

He prays, eats and drinks enough to make it through the next 13 hours.

Once the sun rises, the junior cannot ingest any food or liquid until it sets.