2019-2021 C - Ibrahima Diallo (Transfer to San Jose State )

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Ibrahima Diallo, a Senegalese 7-footer who moved to the United States in 2016, plans to visit Ohio State in March and could be a late addition to the team's 2019 recruiting class. https://t.co/avBVNkaw80

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 27, 2019

 

Ibrahima Diallo, a 7-foot 2019 center, will visit Ohio State this weekend. https://t.co/zPkY2i7rFf

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 7, 2019

 

2019 big man Ibrahima Diallo here on his official visit, speaking with AD Gene Smith during warmups pic.twitter.com/3OR52VII6S

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) March 10, 2019

 

Was told 2019 7-footer Ibrahima Diallo was offered by Ohio State during his visit over the weekend. He's also visited Pitt. Buckeyes have one spot available in the 2019 class.

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) March 12, 2019

 

We need another post player that is obvious.

 

Prolific Prep senior big Ibrahima Diallo is down to a final-two: Pittsburgh and Ohio State, he tells Stockrisers and Prep Hoops.

Also said this: “I will decide [my school] before the end of this month.”

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) March 18, 2019

 

Ibrahima Diallo, a 6-foot-11 center who could become the fourth prospect in Ohio State's 2019 recruiting class, will make his decision soon between the Buckeyes and Pittsburgh. https://t.co/pqGKrsOhBM

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 20, 2019

 

Quick hoops recruiting note: Chris Holtmann is out in California today to see 2019 center Ibrahima Diallo.

— Bill Landis (@BillLandis25) March 28, 2019

 

Gang gang ✌🏽BBB pic.twitter.com/tWxPc6aNHw

— ibrahimadiallo (@ibrahimaa24) April 1, 2019

 

Not long ago, Ibrahima Diallo planned to have his recruitment wrapped up by the end of March.

Nearly a week into April, though, he still hasn't made a decision between Ohio State and Pittsburgh, his two finalists. Diallo, a 7-foot defense-first center with a 7-foot-9 wingspan, visited both schools in the past two months and holds offers from each program. Though he initially intended to choose by now, 247Sports reported he would take "a little while longer" to make a decision.

Diallo has given no public indications about when he plans to announce a commitment. He cannot sign a National Letter of Intent until April 17, when the regular signing period opens.

The addition of a big man to back up Kaleb Wesson became even more of a need with Jaedon LeDee entering the transfer portal. Alabama graduate transfer and one-time Buckeye center Daniel Giddens reportedly took a visit this week.

A commitment from Diallo would ease the concern about Wesson's backup, though the big man has been called raw, a descriptor Prolific Prep coach Billy McKnight clarifies but doesn't shy away from.

"Normally what people are looking at when they look at that is offensively," Prolific Prep coach Billy McKnight said in March. "Yeah, OK, he might be raw offensively, but defensively he's anything but. So it's kind of one of those things where I guess it depends on what side of the ball you're looking at. Clint Capela with the Houston Rockets, he never does anything except screens and roll and dunk. Is he raw? Well, maybe. But he also understands what he's got to be good at."

Diallo uses his length to alter and block shots, controlling the paint on defense. He's not a back-to-the-basket center on offense, but if the Buckeyes land him, they could get immediate production on defense.

 

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Can confirm: Ibrahima Diallo has committed to Ohio State. The Senegal-to-Columbus pipeline is now a thing. https://t.co/xWx1v5E7tA

— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) April 14, 2019

 

After months of careful consideration I have decided to commit to Ohio State University @OhioStateHoops I want to thank all the coaches who have recruited me during the recruitment process. My Family and I are excited about the next chapter in my life. 🅾️ pic.twitter.com/IWmZhpWHsi

— ibrahimadiallo (@ibrahimaa24) April 14, 2019

 

Chris Holtmann and the #Buckeyes basketball team got some big news on Saturday as they landed the pledge of 2019 big man Ibrahima Diallo. https://t.co/rpDlXjv474

— Kevin Noon (@Kevin_Noon) April 14, 2019

 

What Ibrahima Diallo's Commitment Means for Ohio State's 2019 Recruiting Class https://t.co/gG4i81FRlR via @11W

— OSUBasketballJunkie (@ScarletBuckeye2) April 15, 2019