Providence Offers 2017 Putnam Science Academy (CT) Guard

Hamidou Diallo is a recent transfer to Putnam Science Academy after playing last season in NYC. Diallo reclassified from 2016 to 2017 after making the transfer this summer. Back in late June I told you about Diallo being a new name for Friar fans to watch. He runs with the NYC Jayhawks on the grassroots circuit and recently attended the National Prep Showcase in New Haven, CT.

He made his presence felt there with Rivals.com basketball recruiting analyst Eric Bossi saying the “sophomore shooting guard Hamidou Diallo announced his presence as a high-major prospect notching 21 points and seven rebounds” on the Friday night of the tournament.

Bossi proclaimed Diallo “made his [reputation]” at NPS. He called the 6’3 high-flying guard “a fluid athlete” and “a pretty safe bet to end up a target of many high-major programs.” Scout.com’s Evan Daniels agrees with Bossi. Daniels called Diallo “the breakout performer of the day” on the first day of the event. “I hit open shots and I get to the basket great,” Diallo told Scout when asked to describe his game. “I shot the ball good today.”

Providence extended an offer Wednesday following Providence assistant coach Brian Blaney attending a practice Monday night at PSA. Diallo has already visited Providence taking in a practice and he also attended the Friars’ Elite Camp back in early August.  In addition to the Providence offer Diallo holds offers from Iowa State, Minnesota and Temple. I expect that list will expand as the high school season gets fully underway.

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