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He seems kinda below the radar, but I guess that's part of the trick of recruiting. To "buy low," in a sense.
Draftexpress has him at 6-foot-9, 195. For reference, Kentan is 6-8.5, 191.Wonder if he's taller than 6'8 now.
So do we want the pipeline to Vermont Academy or Putnam Science Academy? What a conundrum!
So do we want the pipeline to Vermont Academy or Putnam Science Academy? What a conundrum!
Draftexpress has him at 6-foot-9, 195. For reference, Kentan is 6-8.5, 191.
We never ended up offering Derrickson. But he committed to Georgetown, so he should be transferring in a year or two.Man I wish we signed marcus derickkson. i know this has nothing to do with diarra. but i would like Ko to really impact the nepsac scene like calhoun did. already nabbed enoch and adams , good sign
Only if they're stealing recruits from the big time stacked classes, and not the likes of usI think this is half to do with Diarra himself, and the other half to do with Diallo (one of our top 2017 targets). Mullin's hiring, along with Abdulmassih and possibly Slice, has put the fear of god into teams that have been able to recruit NYC kids at their leisure for the last 20 years.
Obviously it will suck for us on some level. But I think it'll make college basketball as a whole much more fun if St. John's is good-to-great.
Kentan was a 4-star, NY player of the year. We beat Florida & Louisville for him.Only if they're stealing recruits from the big time stacked classes, and not the likes of us
Kentan was a 4-star, NY player of the year. We beat Florida & Louisville for him.
Lol. This is 247's "bio" on Diarra:Draftexpress has him at 6-foot-9, 195. For reference, Kentan is 6-8.5, 191.
Yeah he's 6'8" or 9 and talented...really competes....a real good getLol. This is 247's "bio" on Diarra:
"Mamadou Diarra is a 7-0, 235-pound Center (BK) from Putnam, CT."
So he's 6'8, 215 at the top of the page, 7'0, 235 at the bottom, and 6'9, 195 on DraftExpress (likely most accurate).
We need more up-to-date scouting and info on him.
People worry too much about rankings...if our staff offered then I believe in their eye for talent. Seems like he will be a fast riser up the 2016 boards and anyone who is considered one of the best low post players and rebounders at a given event is a player I would welcome here with open arms. The dream school alert either seals it for us or we will never be connected to him againAlso, update from TOS on Diarra during the first live period this month:
Mamadou Diarra, 6'8" PF, NY Jayhawks 17u (Putnam Science Academy, CT '16)- One of the most effective post players of the weekend, Diarra was 16 for 20 during his first three games, shooting it at 80% against very good competition, but it was his ability to dominate the offensive glass at times and get easy putbacks inside, along with his skill to get in good position inside to finish with either hand. Extremely skilled with good hands and feet, he was one of the best rebounders of the weekend as well, showing off the skills that have made him one of the more coveted recruits in the Northeast.