Cheick Diallo, the No. 7 recruit in theESPN 100, has committed to Kansas, he t
old ESPN.com.
Diallo also announced the decision on Twitter.
"I felt like Kansas was the best place for me," said Diallo, a 6-foot-9 power
forward. "I can earn playing time right away. I played against Joel Embiid in
high school and watched his development. I need to work on a lot of things and
feel coach Bill Self can help my game. On my visit, the campus was great and
the people were nice. I could see myself there."
Jayhawks coach Self has been known as a strong closer in the late signing peri
od and is well-known for his high-low offense and his successful history of de
veloping big men.
Diallo, a two-time MVP in the postseason at the McDonald's All-America Game an
d the Jordan Brand Classic, had a strong career at Our Savior New American (Ne
w York) and a fantastic finish to his senior year.
http://goo.gl/Bl2RGu
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old ESPN.com.
Diallo also announced the decision on Twitter.
"I felt like Kansas was the best place for me," said Diallo, a 6-foot-9 power
forward. "I can earn playing time right away. I played against Joel Embiid in
high school and watched his development. I need to work on a lot of things and
feel coach Bill Self can help my game. On my visit, the campus was great and
the people were nice. I could see myself there."
Jayhawks coach Self has been known as a strong closer in the late signing peri
od and is well-known for his high-low offense and his successful history of de
veloping big men.
Diallo, a two-time MVP in the postseason at the McDonald's All-America Game an
d the Jordan Brand Classic, had a strong career at Our Savior New American (Ne
w York) and a fantastic finish to his senior year.
http://goo.gl/Bl2RGu
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