Hamidou diallo soared over shaquille oneal in the defining moment of the 2019 nba slam dunk contest. Diallos undeniably excellent runandjump athleticism will always keep him on nba radars, but he needs a fair amount of improvement in his shooting, decision making, and awareness to become a good nba playerread more. Hamidou diallo 5 star shooting guard for kentucky on catsillustrated. Nov 20, 2016 putnam science academys hamidou diallo is drafteligible and had plenty of scouts on hand during the national prep showcase. Growing up in queens, hamidou diallo couldnt go to basketball camps or travel to learn the game from the best. Hamidou diallo born july 31, 1998 is an american professional basketball player for the oklahoma city thunder of the national basketball association nba. Hamidou diallo passes on the nba draft to return to kentucky. He was a consensus 5star prospect, and one of the top rated basketball players in the class of 2017.
May 18, 2017 if you are in that camp, hamidou diallo might be your guy and reid forgrave of cbs sports projects the hawks to select the 18yearold shooting guard with the no. Hamidou diallo career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, gleague, and ncaa. As he was falling, diallo then collided with teammate. Growing up in queens, hamidou diallo couldnt go to basketball camps or. Diallo was a fivestar recruit and the mvp most valuable player of the 2015 mcdonalds allamerican boys game. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on hamidou diallo of the kentucky wildcats. I cant be talking back john calipari and hamidou diallo addressed some recent heated exchanges on the uk bench. My first question was about how hamidou diallos jump shot. First posted at realgm context hamidou diallo declared for the 2017 nba draft and stayed in it up until the very last minute possible, supposedly fishing for a promise to be picked in the first round. Player profiles hamidou diallo nba scouting report. Hamidou diallos official junior year mixtape hami is one the best players in the nation and only getting better. Mentor a guiding light for queens prospect hamidou diallo. Diallo tested extremely well athletically at the draft combine, he posted the top speed in the shuttle run and the best vertical leap at 44. May 12, 2017 kevin durant may be no fan of the nba draft combine, but a number of prospective players put on some pretty impressive performances on thursday including hamidou diallo who had a vertical jump.
Hamidou diallo stats, game logs, splits, and much more. Hamidou diallo will take his official visit to kentucky dec. Wildcats are top10 the dynamic athlete and electric sg will be one of. To nobodys surprise, hamidou diallo impressed in the athletic testing portion of the combine, posting the highest max vertical leap at 44. Season highlights putnam science academy holds offers from kansas,arizona.
One player that has captured the minds and hearts of many in new york has been none other than hamidou diallo, one of the top recruits in the nation. Hamidou diallo breaks down relationship with john calipari. Prep school coach thinks he stays and thrives with kentucky wildcats uks 201718 season may hinge on diallo as he makes his nba decision. Basketball recruiting hamidou diallo player profiles espn. Context hamidou diallo is ranked 21st on espns top 100. Learn about hamidou diallo and other recruit player profiles on. Diallo was an important part of the rotation early in the season, but got into just six games after the allstar break.
Gets to the rim, hits rhythm dribble pull up jumpers and threes when his feet are set. May 25, 2017 hamidou diallo passes on the nba draft to return to kentucky. Hamidou diallo is the 5star recruit who could enter the nba draft or play college basketball right now new, 2 comments both the nba and college basketball are patiently waiting on hamidou diallo. If you are in that camp, hamidou diallo might be your guy and reid forgrave of cbs sports projects the hawks to select the 18year. Slightly undersized at 6footfive and underweight at 199 pounds for a wing, but compensates with a 6foot11 wingspan and tenacious competitive style when engaged. Hamidou diallo getting criticized by nba scouts a sea of. Jan 26, 2018 hamidou diallo breaks down relationship with john calipari. Basketball recruiting hamidou diallo player profiles. Hamidou diallo passes on the nba draft to return to. Hamidou diallo basketball recruiting player profiles espn. Lebron james drove to the basket and made contact with diallo. His wingspan is fantastic at 70 and, at only 19 years old, most scouts expect him to fill out to a more considerable degree.
Hamidou diallo basketball recruiting player profiles. He knows his strengths and does a good job of attacking the rim and overpowering opposing guards. The true freshman didnt play last season with the wildcats. Diallo was crowned the champion, and its a title hes willing to defend in february if. Hamidou diallo mens basketball university of kentucky. Hamidou diallo showed in summer league that he is fully recovered after having arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow in midapril, notes nick gallo of. May 10, 2017 it seems like today is the day to criticize hamidou diallo not long after nba executives weighed in on diallos shortcomings, there are now nba scouts taking aim at the kentucky wildcats guard. The atlanta hawks should look to take a risk with the 31st overall pick. Wildcats are top10 the dynamic athlete and electric sg will be one of the biggest names in college hoops next season. Dec 31, 2017 hamidou diallo is ranked 21 st on espns top 100. The nba combine measurements just came out, and diallos wingspan measured at an incredible 611. Hamidou diallo news feed fivestar wing diallo picks kentucky over uconn fivestar wing hamidou diallo, ranked no.
Hamidou diallo documentary part 1 king of new york youtube. He has great vertical leaping ability and great length, allowing him to play above the rim with ease. He currently holds offers from kentucky, duke, uconn, arizona, syracuse. Late saturday afternoon, hamidou diallo will end the speculation, and announce his college choice, picking among kentucky, connecticut, syracuse, indiana, arizona or kansas. The picture youre looking at was the first inkling we had of hamidou diallos impressive wingspan, which was measured at 610 last year. Putnam science academys hamidou diallo is drafteligible and had plenty of scouts on hand during the national prep showcase.
Many thought he was going to suit up for the wildcats, but never played a game, in part due to the foxmonk combo and also due to the fact that its. Draftexpress catches up with kentuckys hamidou diallo, a possible firstround pick in the 2018 nba draft, for a predraft workout and interview. Drafting hamidou diallo is the type of high upside pick they should make. His parents, abdoulaye and marima, emigrated to new. That number would be the highest mark for any drafted player, although kenny gregory undrafted holds the official combine record at 45. Mar 15, 2016 hamidou diallo s official junior year mixtape hami is one the best players in the nation and only getting better. Hamidou diallo in my first article on this site, i wrote 12 questions about 12 prospects.
Hamidou diallo kentucky wildcats college basketball. Hamidou diallo is this years mystery man of the draft, he graduated high school in may of 2016, played some basketball at putnam academy of science and then enrolled at kentucky for one semester. I 100 percent have both doors open hamidou diallo s decision becomes increasingly harder to predict after he tested off the charts thursday at the nba combine. A top10 prospect in the class of 2017 by many national pundits 247 sports ranked him as the no. January 16, 2018 richard stayman leave a comment on midseason scouting report. Hamidou diallo offers high risk, high reward for atlanta hawks. Cheick diallo born september, 1996 is a malian professional basketball player for the phoenix suns of the national basketball association nba. Hamidou diallo to take officials to kentucky, arizona. My first question was about how hamidou diallos jump shot would impact his freshman performance. Through the nonconference part of the schedule, the swingman averaged 21. The selection originally belonged to the brooklyn nets with the no. Kevin durant may be no fan of the nba draft combine, but a number of prospective players put on some pretty impressive performances on thursday including hamidou diallo who had a vertical jump. Kentucky guard hamidou diallo is a wild card just a month out from the nba draft. Hamidou diallo getting criticized by nba scouts a sea of blue.
Slightly undersized at 6footfive and underweight at 199 pounds for a wing, but compensates with a 6foot11. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Luka doncic, jontay porter, rawle alkins, and isaac bonga deandre ayton, troy brown. Hamidou diallo could play college basketball or enter the.
Jun 22, 2018 the charlotte hornets have traded for hamidou diallo in the 2018 nba draft. He played college basketball for the kentucky wildcats. The charlotte hornets have traded for hamidou diallo in the 2018 nba draft. Hamidou diallo picked in second round of nba draft, reportedly traded to oklahoma city jon hale, courier journal published 11. Join facebook to connect with hamidou diallo and others you may know. Hamidou diallo is a 65 guard from queens, ny, who attends putnam science academy in connecticut. May 11, 2017 the picture youre looking at was the first inkling we had of hamidou diallos impressive wingspan, which was measured at 610 last year. I 100 percent have both doors open hamidou diallos decision becomes increasingly harder to predict after he tested. Jan 07, 2017 late saturday afternoon, hamidou diallo will end the speculation, and announce his college choice, picking among kentucky, connecticut, syracuse, indiana, arizona or kansas. He also shows the ability to shoot it from outside and create off the dribble. Oct 27, 2017 first posted at realgm context hamidou diallo declared for the 2017 nba draft and stayed in it up until the very last minute possible, supposedly fishing for a promise to be picked in the first round.
Freak athlete in terms of speed and vertical explosion that pops on film supplementing his combine numbers 44 inch vertical. Diallo is a high level athlete who is probably the best overall athlete in the 2017 draft. Get the latest hamidou diallo news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Nba prospect shows off 44inch vertical jump in ridiculous. Hamidou diallo bleacher report latest news, videos and. He played one season of college basketball for kansas before declaring for the 2016 nba draft, where he was selected. Get the latest hamidou diallo news, articles, videos and photos on the new york post.