Zoom Diallo
 Diallo with Curtis Senior High | |
| No. 5 – Kentucky Wildcats | |
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| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
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| Born | November 2, 2005 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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Vazoumana "Zoom" Diallo (born November 2, 2005) is an Ivorian-American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Washington Huskies.
Early life and high school career
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]
College career
Diallo averaged 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game as a freshman at Washington.[8] He averaged 15.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game as a sophomore. Following the season, he transferred to Kentucky.[9]
Personal life
Diallo was born in the United States to Ivorian parents, and holds dual American and Ivorian citizenship.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Zoom Diallo leads Curtis past Olympia and to a repeat of 4A boys title". The Seattle Times. March 4, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ↑ "Curtis guard Zoom Diallo is WA's Gatorade Player of the Year". Tri-City Herald. March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Curtis basketball star Zoom Diallo transfers to prep school". The News Tribune. May 22, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ↑ "Prolific Prep boys basketball trio McDonald's All-Americans". Napa Valley Register. January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ↑ "2024 NIKE HOOP SUMMIT MEN'S WORLD SELECT TEAM" (PDF). Nike Hoop Summit. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ↑ "'One of my dream schools growing up.' Five-star guard Zoom Diallo says Gonzaga visit exceeded expectations". The Spokesman-Review. January 15, 2023. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (December 23, 2023). "Zoom Diallo, No. 3 PG in 2024 class, picks Washington". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ↑ Tomashoff, Roman (July 3, 2025). "Zoom Diallo is preparing for a new role in his second year with Washington basketball". Huskies Wire. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Roberts, Ben (June 29, 2026). "Kentucky's new point guard has a catchy name and a growing game. He wants more". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
- ↑ https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/rr-zoom-diallo
- ↑ https://www.afrobasket.com/Ivory-Coast/news/986440/Zoom-Diallo-will-continue-his-college-career-at-Kentucky