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Topic: Diallo picks Kansas because of how Self develope bigs
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catmandoo
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posted 04-28-2015 06:51 PM
We shall see but it looks like Diallo is in for a big let down. I think however losing to Wisconsin not only cost us a National Championship but some awfully good recruits as well.
Early Tuesday morning, a source close to five-star big man Cheick Diallo said that the prospect was "very close" to making his choice. Tuesday afternoon, the No. 5 player in the class of 2015 went from very close to committed by selecting Kansas.
Diallo explained to Rivals.com the reasons for which he selected the Jayhawks.
"I picked Kansas because the way the develop bigs especially with Joel Embiid," Diallo told Rivals.com. "I think I will play a big role there because of my style of play."
One of the premier big men in the class of 2015, Diallo fills a huge area of need for the Jayhawks and gives Bill Self a hard-fought recruiting win.
A native of Mali who played his high school ball at Centereach (N.Y.) Our Savior, Diallo has earned his reputation through the years thanks to his high-energy style of play. The 6-foot-9, 220-pounder runs the court like a sprinter, fights on the glass, protects the rim and has developed his offense each step of the way during his high school career.
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boomdaddy
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posted 04-28-2015 06:54 PM
Would have been nice to have him. But what the Cats need is a small forward. or guard/forward combo
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Trey Ball
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posted 04-29-2015 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by boomdaddy:
Would have been nice to have him. But what the Cats need is a small forward. or guard/forward combo
Agreed.
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PaulCat
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posted 04-29-2015 12:58 PM
I couldn't name a Kansas big guy other than Raef LaFrentz and Danny Manning.
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ukcatfannfl
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posted 04-29-2015 02:16 PM
Paul - Embiid was the number one pick last year I think. (7 ft he played against my HS team a few yrs ago at "The Rock" in G-ville.)
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EnterpriseCat
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posted 04-29-2015 03:31 PM
Sure did like his high energy during the JB Classic. Wish him well.....unless he plays us.
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catmandoo
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posted 04-30-2015 09:17 AM
EC, I feel the same way. He is a talent and it will be interesting how he does playing for Self and Kansas.
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