PF Mamadou Diarra (Signed LOI on 11/14)

[Stainmaster]

He's not on par with Diallo in terms of rankings. He's an up-and-comer though.

Agreed. They're both African big men with ties to the NY area, but Diallo is definitely way ahead of him at this point in time.

 

[johnhuskies95]

VCU board seriously thinks they may get him and Gibbs next week.

 

[Fishy]

VCU board seriously thinks they may get him and Gibbs next week.

If they do, and they won't, I'll start spray-painting X's on the staff members I wanted fired.

 

[Dove]

Whats great about this thread is the lack of diarrhea jokes.

 

[3uconn]

I expect Diarra and Gibbs to commit to UConn.

 

[Sonofabeach]

Oh CRAP I'll be back in 20 minutes!

 

[Matrim55]

I expect Diarra and Gibbs to commit to UConn.

Now we get to burn you at the stake if they don't.

 

[3uconn]

Now we get to burn you at the stake if they don't.

I'll take it, but I don't expect it to happen.

 

[Gurleyman]

I'll take it, but I don't expect it to happen.

So now 3 is on record as saying he both "expects it" and "doesn't expect it" to happen.

He's becoming a bonafide recruiting expert right before our eyes.

 

[stick]

So now 3 is on record as saying he both "expects it" and "doesn't expect it" to happen.

He's becoming a bonafide recruiting expert right before our eyes.

I read that to mean that he doesn't expect to be burned at the stake.

 

[Gurleyman]

I read that to mean that he doesn't expect to be burned at the stake.

You read his post correctly. The attempt at humor in my post just didn't translate.

 

[tcf15]

 

[sammydabiz]

Based off the vid^^^^^^

No way Mamadou is ~195/197lbs ala Facey, for his height I say he's atleast 215/220

 

[jazyj]

Don't know what their relationship is like but you'd have to imagine getting Diarra would help us a little with Diallo in '17

 

[HuskyBballFan]

Well now we're screwed. Andrew Slater just Crystal Balled him to UConn.

 

[intlzncster]

Whats great about this thread is the lack of diarrhea jokes.

Didn't somebody say he's 'explosive'?

Maybe that was another thread...

 

[azescobar]

A lot to like there..and yes, he does look explosive. He's finishing everything above the rim and blocking shots (yes, I know, some blocks are against kids that looked like me at 16, but still).

I think if the staff can nab him now, do it. He's only getting better and likely to blow up. I think this probably eliminates Ty Jones as they are very similar players, but Diarra looks bigger to me, with a longer wingspan than Jones.

He looks like a very solid four year player who could contribute right away.

 

[Brochacho]

A lot to like there..and yes, he does look explosive. He's finishing everything above the rim and blocking shots (yes, I know, some blocks are against kids that looked like me at 16, but still).

I think if the staff can nab him now, do it. He's only getting better and likely to blow up. I think this probably eliminates Ty Jones as they are very similar players, but Diarra looks bigger to me, with a longer wingspan than Jones.

He looks like a very solid four year player who could contribute right away.

I wouldn't say this eliminates Jones. While I doubt Ollie would take on 7 freshman in the 2016 class, we will be losing 4 seniors, currently have 2 open scholarships, and can expect that at least one of Purvis/Danny Hams/Amida will declare for the draft. In that scenario we would certainly have a need for players, and Jones would be a good one to grab.

 

[azescobar]

@Brochacho - fair point. If there are enough schollies on the table, we certainly could use more frontcourt help, but the staff may emphasize other positions with Diarra/Jones' skillset overlapping some.

I do think the focus will shift to Kegler (full court press), and King, if the staff thinks there is a realistic shot, and also will remain on Gilbert. I have no inside intel on this, but don't feel great about Bruce Brown coming here for some reason (my guess is Texas).

Either way, if Diarra is ready to commit, we should sign him up right away. He'd make a nice first member of what could be a great class.

 

[Kembacity]

Whats great about this thread is the lack of diarrhea jokes.

If we were to get Diarra and Diallo, there would definitely be a lot of Dia-rrhea jokes

 

[KembaStepback]

Looks athletic for 6'8.5". Hopefully he's aggressive on the glass. (if he comes to UConn)

 

[3rdbass]

I wouldn't say this eliminates Jones. While I doubt Ollie would take on 7 freshman in the 2016 class, we will be losing 4 seniors, currently have 2 open scholarships, and can expect that at least one of Purvis/Danny Hams/Amida will declare for the draft. In that scenario we would certainly have a need for players, and Jones would be a good one to grab.

Actually 3 open now unless u r expecting Gibbs.

 

[uchusky32]

Looks athletic for 6'8.5". Hopefully he's aggressive on the glass. (if he comes to UConn)

Definitely aggressive on the porcelain!

 

[Leebo]

So now 3 is on record as saying he both "expects it" and "doesn't expect it" to happen.

He's becoming a bonafide recruiting expert right before our eyes.

Double negatives are tricky, eh?

 

[3rdbass]

Very active and athletic big man so sign me up. If he is 6'8"-6'9" he definitely is more than what Kelis Fisher weighs. He has to be in the 215-225 range based seeing him in those videos. I love that we are not just recruiting bean poles anymore.