SG Hamidou Diallo (UConn Offer)

[JalenIsGod]

He is a big time athlete and finisher. He is a bit of a streaky shooter but that can be said about a lot of kids his age. I don't see how anyone could not want a rising junior that is this good of finishing against high level competition.

http://www.prepforce.com/video/8131/2017-sg-hamidou-diallo-highlights-from-adidas-nations

 

[David 76]

It is when player analysis becomes tedious arguments over minutia, that it gets annoying.
Height with shoes, with socks, w/o socks (even height as eyeballed by Mau ). Your height is how tall you are w/o anything on your feet. The only rule is that it should be kept consistent.

 

[ThatUconnFan]

Ive seen him play many times he's needs to get a lot better if he wants to be one and done

 

[AstarIsBorn31]

 

[BUConn10]

This kid is a terror in transition, he's the perfect wing for Ollie's system.

 

[HuskyFich]

That tomahawk slam is scary athletic

 

[Tampahusky]

I like him even more. He is still raw but has tons of upside.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Scouting reports on him actually remind me of Derrick Jones at UNLV

 

[mauconnfan]

Love to see a jump shot or 2. Kids athletic but unfortunately they will play a lot better D in college. I am sure he will be fine but transition doesn't come as easy he will need to work on his half court game. It's not his fault we can't see much of that it's just AAU basketball.

 

[RipCity]

Scouting reports on him actually remind me of Derrick Jones at UNLV

Jones is an even worse shooter and he can't dribble nearly as well. Also it's scary to think, but Jones is a more explosive leaped (somehow).

 

[80shusky]

Love to see a jump shot or 2. Kids athletic but unfortunately they will play a lot better D in college. I am sure he will be fine but transition doesn't come as easy he will need to work on his half court game. It's not his fault we can't see much of that it's just AAU basketball.

mau, I was thinking the same thing that everything we see from him is transition. I watched some of one of his games a couple of weeks ago on TV and he is a terror in the open floor and taking his man off the dribble to the basket. However, that will get tougher against college defenders. He will need a decent jump shot to keep the defender honest and to become a good college scorer.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

Jones is an even worse shooter and he can't dribble nearly as well. Also it's scary to think, but Jones is a more explosive leaped (somehow).

Ya, but Jones is more a 3 and diallo a 2. Just saying they are both ridiculous athletes who thrive in transition and struggle in the half court sets. Neither has a great feel for the game but right now they can get by on talent and athleticism. Both have very high ceilings, but they need a lot of work in a college system

I'm interested to see how Jones does this year. More interested to see diallo...hopefully in a uconn jersey

 

[mauconnfan]

Ya, but Jones is more a 3 and diallo a 2. Just saying they are both ridiculous athletes who thrive in transition and struggle in the half court sets. Neither has a great feel for the game but right now they can get by on talent and athleticism. Both have very high ceilings, but they need a lot of work in a college system

I'm interested to see how Jones does this year. More interested to see diallo...hopefully in a uconn jersey

I like Diallo's ceiling better but I'm obviously no expert. Jones just seems more Marcus Johnson and Diallo more Dyson with maybe potentially some more polish. We will see but I agree on the 2 and 3 positioning.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Jones is a downright freak. Diallo is just really athletic. There's a difference

 

[RipCity]

Derrick Jones' ceiling is just as high as Diallo's. If he became a plus three point shooter, he's a guaranteed lottery pick. You could say the same about Diallo if he can tighten his handle enough to be a true CG.

If Jones didn't have suspect academics, he's probably a Husky right now and we'd all be slobbering over him. He's going to be fun to watch for UNLV fans in due time.

 

[Yonick]

Derrick Jones' ceiling is just as high as Diallo's. If he became a plus three point shooter, he's a guaranteed lottery pick. You could say the same about Diallo if he can tighten his handle enough to be a true CG.

If Jones didn't have suspect academics, he's probably a Husky right now and we'd all be slobbering over him. He's going to be fun to watch for UNLV fans in due time.

Will Jones be eligible this season?

 

[JonnyRI]

Will Jones be eligible this season?

It's unlv. Never can say with them one way or another.

 

[mauconnfan]

Will Jones be eligible this season?

Bigger question is if Dave Rice is ready to coach?

 

[mauconnfan]

Derrick Jones' ceiling is just as high as Diallo's. If he became a plus three point shooter, he's a guaranteed lottery pick. You could say the same about Diallo if he can tighten his handle enough to be a true CG.

If Jones didn't have suspect academics, he's probably a Husky right now and we'd all be slobbering over him. He's going to be fun to watch for UNLV fans in due time.

Not sure where you see a lottery pick on this guy Rip. Highlight dunks become a lot less when you get to college and beyond. He's a freak no doubt but you need game to be more than a playground hero. Not seeing a lot other than the show but never know. He will need to become a lot better shooter and ball handler though to see the first round never mind the lottery.

If I had my druthers it would be Diallo and that's not because we still have a chance. Just like the overall potential a little more.

 

[RipCity]

Not sure where you see a lottery pick on this guy Rip. Highlight dunks become a lot less when you get to college and beyond. He's a freak no doubt but you need game to be more than a playground hero. Not seeing a lot other than the show but never know. He will need to become a lot better shooter and ball handler though to see the first round never mind the lottery.

If I had my druthers it would be Diallo and that's not because we still have a chance. Just like the overall potential a little more.

I think you're using "ceiling/potential" when you really mean "realistic ceiling". I fully expect Diallo to be a more complete player too, but they have comparable ceilings if they developed insanely well.

 

[mauconnfan]

I think you're using "ceiling/potential" when you really mean "realistic ceiling". I fully expect Diallo to be a more complete player too, but they have comparable ceilings if they developed insanely well.

Nah I think there's a bunch of 6'7" guys who can't shoot but can jump out of the gym but not as many 6'4 0r 6'5 guys who can do it all. You are right they both need to improve in many ways, but I like Diallo's chances to do so better.

 

[RipCity]

Nah I think there's a bunch of 6'7" guys who can't shoot but can jump out of the gym but not as many 6'4 0r 6'5 guys who can do it all. You are right they both need to improve in many ways, but I like Diallo's chances to do so better.

Looks like we can't be friends anymore. Farewell, mau.

*Lonely Man song from Hulk*

 

[tcf15]

 

[bmo22]

So much for the done deal...

 

[mauconnfan]

Looks like we can't be friends anymore. Farewell, mau.

*Lonely Man song from Hulk*

Damn I meant no harm Rip. Let me rethink this one - "I agree with you Jones ceiling is huge"

Friends again?

 

[tcf15]

So much for the done deal...

Wouldn't go that far - if UConn was gonna beat UK for a recruit, I think a player like Diallo is the most likely.

 

[mauconnfan]

So much for the done deal...

DOOOOOOOOOMMEEDD

I mean after all Mr "If I Want a Player I will Take Him" is now recruiting him. We're screwed.

 

[bmo22]

DOOOOOOOOOMMEEDD

I mean after all Mr "If I Want a Player I will Take Him" is now recruiting him. We're screwed.

Lol, I think you got my sarcasm but I'm not sure.

 

[bmo22]

Wouldn't go that far - if UConn was gonna beat UK for a recruit, I think a player like Diallo is the most likely.

I know, I was just waiting for the thread to implode after you posted that.

 

[Dynasty]