Zoom Diallo Explained

Vazoumana "Zoom" Diallo is an Ivorian-American college basketball player for the Washington Huskies of the Big Ten Conference.

Early life and high school

Diallo grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and initially attended Curtis Senior High School.^[1] He was named the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 20.2 points, 5.5 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game.^[2] Diallo transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California prior to the start of his senior year.^[3] Diallo was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.^[4] He participated in the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit.^[5]

Recruiting

Diallo is considered a top-30 prospect in the 2024 class.^[6] He committed to play college basketball at Washington after considering offers from Arizona, Gonzaga and USC.^[7]

External links

• Washington Huskies bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zoom Diallo leads Curtis past Olympia and to a repeat of 4A boys title. The Seattle Times. March 4, 2023. January 31, 2024.
2. Web site: Curtis guard Zoom Diallo is WA's Gatorade Player of the Year. Tri-City Herald. March 17, 2023. April 2, 2024.
3. Web site: Curtis basketball star Zoom Diallo transfers to prep school. The News Tribune. May 22, 2023. January 31, 2024.
4. Web site: Prolific Prep boys basketball trio McDonald's All-Americans. Napa Valley Register. January 24, 2024. January 31, 2024.
5. Web site: 2024 NIKE HOOP SUMMIT MEN’S WORLD SELECT TEAM . Nike Hoop Summit . 22 July 2024.
6. Web site: 'One of my dream schools growing up.' Five-star guard Zoom Diallo says Gonzaga visit exceeded expectations. The Spokesman-Review. January 15, 2023. April 2, 2024.
7. Web site: Zoom Diallo, No. 3 PG in 2024 class, picks Washington. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. December 23, 2023. January 31, 2024.