BB: ZOOM DIALLO COMMITMENT WATCH

[kyjeff1]

I agree with the guy above. Dude is legit like Aberdeen except a worse shooter. I don’t know why we are so high on him. Plenty better PG options out there. Unless this is a power play to get Stokes I think Pope is cooked after this year.

Zoom is a natural pg that can run the offense.
As good as DA was, he wasn't an assist guy, he was wired to score, but that didn't help the offense. Guys were standing around watching.

Zoom is a guy that can score, but is looking to get the other 4 guys involved. Huge difference.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

You're asking a lot out of Pope to do that.

I know

 

[BassProCat]

I agree with the guy above. Dude is legit like Aberdeen except a worse shooter. I don’t know why we are so high on him. Plenty better PG options out there. Unless this is a power play to get Stokes I think Pope is cooked after this year.

We want playmakers then we want Zoom…one of the best in PnR

 

[Prince is STILL KING!]

I agree with the guy above. Dude is legit like Aberdeen except a worse shooter. I don’t know why we are so high on him. Plenty better PG options out there. Unless this is a power play to get Stokes I think Pope is cooked after this year.

How is an actual PG playing the PG position comparable to a SG who was playing a PG which was never his natural position? How can anyone with a brain not understand this? Make it make sense.

 

[gracetoyou]

Pope isn’t taking Diallo if he knows he’s in good with Wright… Diallo is visiting and is on commitment watch, so I’ll leave the obvious to who it matters to, to figure that one out.

No if’s, and’s, or but’s about it, Pope needs Freeman more that he needs Wright if Diallo is one board! Lose Freeman to Oats, and the University just doesn’t give a damn about “hanging banners” anymore.

They have made it clear they want both!

 

[JimboBBN]

Zoom is a natural pg that can run the offense.
As good as DA was, he wasn't an assist guy, he was wired to score, but that didn't help the offense. Guys were standing around watching.

Zoom is a guy that can score, but is looking to get the other 4 guys involved. Huge difference.

Really good on the boards too, for his position. Gets 4 a game. I'll take that from my PG every time.

 

[gtown965]

I wonder if Zoom will be observing Ramadan as Diuobate did? Ramadan for the year 2027 starts on the evening of Sunday, February 7th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Monday, March 8. Islamic holidays always begin at sundown and end at sundown the following day/days ending the holiday or festival.

 

[Blue Jesus]

I would take him a million times out of a million over Lowe. Bigger, stronger guard with better shooting numbers (and improving, look at his freshman to sophomore year jump). He's about the same size as Denzel but more of a natural PG. I think he'd be a great pickup. If we aren't sure about Wright, you take this kid and build the rest of the roster.

On top of that I think he was AAU or HS teammates with Stokes, no?

 

[JimboBBN]

On top of that I think he was AAU or HS teammates with Stokes, no?

Yessir, can't hurt

 

[wildcatdon]

If DA gets his waiver id love to have him back!

I agree. Love to see Denzel play his natural position with us next year.

 

[TX Wildcat]

From Zoom Diallo - NBA Scouting Live:

Pros:

• Decent scorer off the dribble
• Adequate shooter
• Terrific free throw shooter
• Decent playmaker
• Decent defender
• Above average athlete

Cons:

• Inconsistent shooter
• Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
• Can struggle to guard taller players
• Can be inconsistent in games.

Overall:

• Zoom Diallo is an agile and skilled combo guard. He can score and pass the basketball, and he can make shots in a variety of ways.

Add in he might help us land Stokes/is a PnR stud and it seems he would be an upgrade (which is what we need across the board)!

 

[JohnRambo82]

I agree. Love to see Denzel play his natural position with us next year.

 

[krlambert6]

Bit of a stretch on the Aberdeen comp (I agree would love to have him back).

This is only my hope, but it looks to be the case, there's no WAY Pope goes into next season with just Zoom and Mason W as his only ball handlers. He would have to be dumb as a rock to repeat that mistake.

There's an old saying in Texas, maybe Tennessee, goes you fool me once shame on you, fool me twice you can't get fooled again...

 

[OliverSimmonsTwinBrother]

IMO Zoom is the best PG at UK since Jared Lowe.(Intentional, trying to get that sweet On3 job)

 

[gtown965]

There's an old saying in Texas, maybe Tennessee, goes you fool me once shame on you, fool me twice you can't get fooled again...

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me”.

 

[ParadiseKy]

Zoom is a natural pg that can run the offense.
As good as DA was, he wasn't an assist guy, he was wired to score, but that didn't help the offense. Guys were standing around watching.

Zoom is a guy that can score, but is looking to get the other 4 guys involved. Huge difference.

Do you watch a lot of Washington games?

 

[ParadiseKy]

They have made it clear they want both!

And are gonna by god get both. Wright has been a done deal for days

 

[wildcatdon]

I like shifty quick pg but also shoots the three… Leroy Blyden jr was my guy and I know he was a mid-major

I hope we get Leroy and Zoom or Wright.

 

[WiseSerpent]

A Zoom Boom would be a nice way to start the weekend.

 

[Blue Jesus]

Let's get this done Pope.

He's definitely a big body guard which should theoretically help him avoid injuries. Reminds me a little of Tyreke Evans. I was getting excited for a jitterbug PG between Dedan Thomas and Rob Wright but I think Diallo is a good get as well.

Based on his numbers and a couple game highlights I've seen he's probably in the Oweh category of 3pt shooter. He'll take them if he's open but you don't run a set to get him a 3pt look.

 

[kyjeff1]

Players get better throughout the season. Elliot Cadeau was nowhere near as good in November as he was Monday night.

Any guy we get, is going to get better as he gets acclimated with his team and the system.

Save the negative comments about Pope not developing players, he does and he has, but players have to own their development. They have to put the work in and gel with their teammates. Fit matters and so does player accountability.

 

[BigBluefoot]

Let's save the "boom" until they commit.
Been seeing lots of posts with exclamation marks etc just because we are talking to someone. We need to close the deal.

 

[Artlaibesghost]

Would agree with this assessment. ZD’s shooting a little worse as well, BUT, he’s familiar with the lead guard spot, a little bigger than DA, and seems to have more of an attacking gear. I personally didn’t mind DA.

Solid pick up if we get it. I liked Aberdeen as well.

 

[kyjeff1]

Do you watch a lot of Washington games?

None, I've just heen reading up on this Zoom kid. But DA was never a pg and he didn't play like one, because he's wired to be a 2 guard.
Zoom has the DNA of a pg.

 

[LexCats859]

I wonder if Zoom will be observing Ramadan as Diuobate did? Ramadan for the year 2027 starts on the evening of Sunday, February 7th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Monday, March 8. Islamic holidays always begin at sundown and end at sundown the following day/days ending the holiday or festival.

Ramadan Mo was probably the best Mo we had.

 

[Maddmatt87]

Ramadan Mo was probably the best Mo we had.

He was playing hangry.

 

[krlambert6]

“Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me”.

Google that and George W Bush my friend.

Zoom PnR with Moreno would be nice with Kam in the corner.

 

[JohnRambo82]

Zoom committing would be a great start to our portal recruiting. Knowing who the pg1 is may help lead to us getting other commitments faster. Money is most players first priority and who their teammates are going to be is another important factor

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

And are gonna by god get both. Wright has been a done deal for days

Is that right? So where is this announcement then?

 

[ParadiseKy]

Is that right? So where is this announcement then?

It's coming. Trust me

 

[Tprinceuk]

Could we possibly still pursue Wright even if Diallo commits, running offense with 2 point guards could help and Wright shoots it like a 2 guard so I would love to land both.

 

[ParadiseKy]

Google that and George W Bush my friend.

Zoom PnR with Moreno would be nice with Kam in the corner.

I don't think that combination is defendable. Add a couple of more complimentary pieces and I think we make a run at perfection

 

[UKCowboys]

If DA gets another year - is Ky in the mix?

Offer him what they are offering Chandler

 

[exo6desmo]

Is that right? So where is this announcement then?

He's either FOS, trolling or extremely sarcastic lol. Maybe all three

 

[BigBlueGuru]

And are gonna by god get both. Wright has been a done deal for days

Yea prove it

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

He's either FOS, trolling or extremely sarcastic lol. Maybe all three

I really hope he’s correct. I just want to know whether it came from a premium board, I haven’t seen anything online about it.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

It's coming. Trust me

Never trust a person who says trust me.

 

[RoyKent]

Awesome. The #9 rated PG (who’s not really a PG) in the portal and a guy who can’t shoot and doesn’t pass well.

 

[Reggie Noble]

I watched some Washington highlights and Peterson plays the pg and Diallo Sg. I don't think he's a natural pg, more combo guard . Pope probably going to play him with another pg.

 

[Tprinceuk]

I know I'm dreaming but Diallo, Wright and Stokes would have me feeling a lot better about next year