SG Hamidou Diallo (UConn Offer)

[James]

Diallo's vertical seems awfully low just like Boatright's. The kid looks like a freak when he goes up for dunks.

6'8 wingspan probably makes it easy for him to finish anything in the paint

 

[aceboon]

6'8 wingspan probably makes it easy for him to finish anything in the paint

6'10.5", Lamb type length

 

[superjohn]

Sounds like a done deal, Ollie is loading up.

 

[James]

6'10.5", Lamb type length

wow thats insane. His physical tools are reminiscent of Exum. (length, apparent explosive first step). Could be a special special player

 

[Rocktheworld]

6'10.5", Lamb type length

Lamb was over 7' if I recall correctly. Unless you mean in relation to height.

Still up there though

 

[RipCity]

@ebosshoops: 2017 five-star Hamidou Diallo measures 6’3.5” in socks with an impressive 6’10.5” wingspan #UAALLAMERICA

 

[Fishy]

What kind of socks?

 

[superjohn]

Lamb was over 7' if I recall correctly. Unless you mean in relation to height.

Still up there though

Lamb 6'4 in socks with 6'11 wingspan. Pretty much the exact same as Diallo.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Lamb 6'4 in socks with 6'11 wingspan. Pretty much the exact same as Diallo.

hmmm draftexpress says 6'11 and draftnet says 7'1

 

[aceboon]

hmmm draftexpress says 6'11 and draftnet says 7'1

Its 6'11", DE measurements are official listings from the combine. The 7'1" figure is from Calhoun being awful with numbers and the media running with it.

 

[pj]

Its 6'11", DE measurements are official listings from the combine. The 7'1" figure is from Calhoun being awful with numbers and the media running with it.

Calhoun wasn't awful with numbers. If he was awful, some of the numbers would have been too low.

 

[4in16]

Oz says
"I don't know about 2016 yet or if he stays in 2017 but he is ours!"

This sounds good to me regardless.

 

[allday2345]

Oz says
"I don't know about 2016 yet or if he stays in 2017 but he is ours!"

This sounds good to me regardless.

If this is true and Diallo comes in 2016, I can't help but think this affects Myles Powell decision a little. I know they are completely different players and we have the scholarships, but this would result in even less playing time for Powell (if he chooses to come).

Hopefully the reclassification is figured out sooner rather than later. If Diallo commits for 2017, I think we need Powell for that 2016 class that much more...

 

[uchusky32]

What kind of socks?

Platform socks.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Another official UConn Twitter account started following him. @UConnCompliance

Going to take that as a pretty good sign.

 

[RipCity]

Getting greedy... Hamidou is buddies with Mo Bamba, who could emerge as one of our biggest '17 targets.

 

[CallMeBruce]

If this is true and Diallo comes in 2016, I can't help but think this affects Myles Powell decision a little. I know they are completely different players and we have the scholarships, but this would result in even less playing time for Powell (if he chooses to come).

Hopefully the reclassification is figured out sooner rather than later. If Diallo commits for 2017, I think we need Powell for that 2016 class that much more...

I wouldn't worry that much about it. It doesn't sound like Purvis will be here that year, so we're going to need at least two more guards. Powell will see plenty of PT if his shooting is as good as advertised.

 

[bear]

I wouldn't worry that much about it. It doesn't sound like Purvis will be here that year, so we're going to need at least two more guards. Powell will see plenty of PT if his shooting is as good as advertised.

I agree. Diallo seems perfect for that 3rd guard/small SF spot that we saw Purvis and Omar play a bit last year. KO has shown he has no problem playing 3 guards.

 

[RipCity]

I wouldn't worry that much about it. It doesn't sound like Purvis will be here that year, so we're going to need at least two more guards. Powell will see plenty of PT if his shooting is as good as advertised.

I wouldn't be surprised if Diallo bases his reclassification decision around if Purvis is staying or leaving.

Powell has a skill set that ensures he will see playing time. I think he'd be smart to take his best offer (UConn), and only reconsider if Diallo reclassifies and nobody leaves. The chances of that are happening are small. There's of room for Powell.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1788759

Nice article, includes alot about Diallo and Gabriel. I don't know if anyone else watched, but i really like Alpha Diallo, very versatile and can handle the ball well for a strongly buiilt player

 

[husky99]

The top tos guy says he thinks Alpha Diallo will need to do a JC year

 

[CardiacAndre7]

The top tos guy says he thinks Alpha Diallo will need to do a JC year

For academics or?

 

[husky99]

Sounds like it

For academics or?

 

[uconnjosh]

Maybe this is a silly question, but who is Oz?

Oz says
"I don't know about 2016 yet or if he stays in 2017 but he is ours!"

This sounds good to me regardless.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Maybe this is a silly question, but who is Oz?

He is your god and shall not be questioned.