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PF Mamadou Diarra (Signed LOI on 11/14)

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Jerry1714 said:
A lot of kids push college off nowadays to be older, stronger and more ready to contribute right away.
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Several of my daughters AAU teammates and friends did this. It was suggested she do the same. I felt her future was her education, so we passed. While she is doing very well, one year of an excellent prep school who have provided a solid academic baseline also.

I knew parents who kept there kids back in 5/6 th grade. It worked out for a few, but I think they would have been D1 players anyway.
 
James said:
His teammate the 6'4 bouncy guard in 2017 looks like a stud .
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Hamidou Diallo - the kid is going to be a stud. If there is a kid we should land its him. He's going to be real good, but may go underrated because he doesn't play on an EYBL team and usually most recruiting services salivate over these kids. He plays on the NY Jayhawks.

 
Matrim55 said:
Not sure I agree. Injuries happen, and - again - staggering our scholarship load is a good idea. This past year is an example of what happens when there is too much talent concentrated in one or two classes, as opposed to spread out across all four years.

If Diarra is eligible and we're at 12 scholarships or less, I certainly hope we bring him in.
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As the saying goes, a bird in the hand...

I'd rather see us land him now than take the chance and lose him to one of the top P5 schools if he blows up even more than he's already showing.

I've only watched one clip, and not once did he put the ball on the floor. It wouldn't be a bad thing if he takes a year of prep and get plenty of PT and work on his body, handle, midrange jump shot, etc. I realize he's a big, and they doesn't need to handle the ball all too often, but it sure helps if your big can put the ball on the floor to create space for his shot. With that said, I probably still would prefer that we get him now than take a chance and lose him later. Other than not getting as much PT, KO and his staff can teach him all those things.
 
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DogMania said:
As the saying goes, a bird in the hand...

I'd rather see us land him now than take the chance and lose him to one of the top P5 schools if he blows up even more than he's already showing.

I've only watched one clip, and not once did he put the ball on the floor. It wouldn't be a bad thing if he takes a year of prep and get plenty of PT and work on his body, handle, midrange jump shot, etc. I realize he's a big, and they doesn't need to handle the ball all too often, but it sure helps if your big can put the ball on the floor to create space for his shot. With that said, I probably still would prefer that we get him now than take a chance and lose him later. Other than not getting as much PT, KO and his staff can teach him all those things.
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My thoughts exactly.

Best part of that highlight reel above, btw, was the quick outlet pass after the rebound. Kid seemed to have his head on a swivel after cleaning the glass, which I love.

Obviously it remains to be seen whether that was a one-time thing or a regular feature of his game. But I honestly can't remember the last time we had a big man who was comfortable throwing half-court outlets. Hopefully this kid is it.
 
has anybody seen diarra in person vs high level nepsac front court? maybe @Ricker ? How is his frame and overall mobility/explosiveness? Better than facey?
 
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Facey needs strength, but another problem for him last year is that he went from being seemingly high motor early in the season to being extremely timid and passive when conference play started.
 
I wish I could say that I have seen him in person but I have not. Putnam Academy played at Hoophall but I didn't know they had anybody on the team we were following so I didn't pay attention. I've been kicking myself but just looked at the program and it was a different Putnam Academy from MA someplace and the roster was obviously not including Diallo and Diarra. So I just haven't been at a venue where that team was playing.
 
DogMania said:
As the saying goes, a bird in the hand...

I'd rather see us land him now than take the chance and lose him to one of the top P5 schools if he blows up even more than he's already showing.

I've only watched one clip, and not once did he put the ball on the floor. It wouldn't be a bad thing if he takes a year of prep and get plenty of PT and work on his body, handle, midrange jump shot, etc. I realize he's a big, and they doesn't need to handle the ball all too often, but it sure helps if your big can put the ball on the floor to create space for his shot. With that said, I probably still would prefer that we get him now than take a chance and lose him later. Other than not getting as much PT, KO and his staff can teach him all those things.
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I bet you would like to see Phil not put the ball on the floor.
 
CTBasketball said:
Hamidou Diallo - the kid is going to be a stud. If there is a kid we should land its him. He's going to be real good, but may go underrated because he doesn't play on an EYBL team and usually most recruiting services salivate over these kids. He plays on the NY Jayhawks.

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Wow, what a stroke! This kid can shoot and he just has that real smooth quality.
 
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I was just looking at 247 sports and there are a slew of crystal ball picks for Diarra heading to UConn. Was wondering if anyone has seen any communications recently to prompt all these recent posts? I realize sometimes these are musings of bad prognosticators, but as the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's usually fire".
 
jk0411 said:
I was just looking at 247 sports and there are a slew of crystal ball picks for Diarra heading to UConn. Was wondering if anyone has seen any communications recently to prompt all these recent posts? I realize sometimes these are musings of bad prognosticators, but as the saying goes, "where there's smoke, there's usually fire".
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The fact that our only competition is a Shaka-less VCU is a good sign in my book.
 
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Really love this kids game. An aggressive rebounder that dunks everything in sight. Hopefully we wrap this one up soon.
 
Stairmaster said:
The fact that our only competition is a Shaka-less VCU is a good sign in my book.
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There has to be a chance if he has a good summer that more P5 offers roll in though right? I want a verbal ASAP but my BY instincts will have me on pins and needles until pen meets paper.
 
FartMan69 said:
There has to be a chance if he has a good summer that more P5 offers roll in though right? I want a verbal ASAP but my BY instincts will have me on pins and needles until pen meets paper.
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Well of course. And I'm not wedded to the idea of us getting him - doing that would only set me up for disappointment. But generally, once lists get cut they stay cut and are a sign of further whittling down/a decision coming soon. T. Mack adding us on after trimming his list was the exception, not the norm.
 
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Here are some tweets about Diarra from the past few months or so (not sure if they are already in this thread):

December 2014
Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin
Mamadou Diarra was terrific tonight against Fork Union Controlled the glass and finished with power @ESPNRNHoops

Corey Pegram ‏@CoreyPegram
2016 6'7 Mamadou Diarra. A beast for Putnam Science tnight. Punishing finisher, physical rebounder, imposing frame. Minnesota, Temple offers

NextUpRecruits.com ‏@NextUpRecruits
The big fella 2016 PF Mamadou Diarra (@bornready_mama) of Putnam Science (CT) will be a High Major PF. This kid is a monster in the paint.

Woodstock Academy PG ‏@WApghoops
Mamadou Diarra 2016 after a 22P 12 R outing vs Hargrave has new interest from Ohio St. And Maryland. Was a monster all weekend!

Woodstock Academy PG ‏@WApghoops
Buzz going around the Gym that 2016 Mamadou Diarra was the Best player in the entire event this weekend. Breakout wknd for the young big

NERR ‏@NERRHoops
Mamadou Diarra was named Most Outstanding Player at last weekend's Caisson Shootout in Virginia​
February 2015
Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10
Mamadou Diarra is one explosive big man. Plays hungry and naturally strong. Capable big East type #NPSI

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10
Mamadou Diarra holds 16 offers but just 2 from the higher levels. Kid is the ideal Big East type big and should be recruited as such​
 
tcf15 said:
Here are some tweets about Diarra from the past few months or so (not sure if they are already in this thread):

December 2014
Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin
Mamadou Diarra was terrific tonight against Fork Union Controlled the glass and finished with power @ESPNRNHoops

Corey Pegram ‏@CoreyPegram
2016 6'7 Mamadou Diarra. A beast for Putnam Science tnight. Punishing finisher, physical rebounder, imposing frame. Minnesota, Temple offers

NextUpRecruits.com ‏@NextUpRecruits
The big fella 2016 PF Mamadou Diarra (@bornready_mama) of Putnam Science (CT) will be a High Major PF. This kid is a monster in the paint.

Woodstock Academy PG ‏@WApghoops
Mamadou Diarra 2016 after a 22P 12 R outing vs Hargrave has new interest from Ohio St. And Maryland. Was a monster all weekend!

Woodstock Academy PG ‏@WApghoops
Buzz going around the Gym that 2016 Mamadou Diarra was the Best player in the entire event this weekend. Breakout wknd for the young big

NERR ‏@NERRHoops
Mamadou Diarra was named Most Outstanding Player at last weekend's Caisson Shootout in Virginia​
February 2015
Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10
Mamadou Diarra is one explosive big man. Plays hungry and naturally strong. Capable big East type #NPSI

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10
Mamadou Diarra holds 16 offers but just 2 from the higher levels. Kid is the ideal Big East type big and should be recruited as such​
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Thank you.
 
Will Wade was hired a little over a month ago. By default, you have to favor KO.
 
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aceboon said:
Some other tweets on him from today's action, and if memory serves me correct Corey Evans was the first recruiting guy talking up Enoch based on his play last spring before others caught on



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I hope we get this kid. A great way to start off the 16 class with underappreciated big man recruit. Where have I heard that before. Lol!
 
Not sure. If he "rums" from rim to rim, he has a serious problem.
 
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