2024 Top-30 recruit Zoom Diallo names top 6 schools

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Zoom Diallo, one of the top guards in the class of 2024, is down to six schools: Arizona, Florida State, Gonzaga, Kansas, USC, and Washington.

The 6-foot-4 combo guard out of Tacoma (WA) Curtis Senior has taken official visits to Florida State and Arizona. He will officially visit Gonzaga this weekend, January 14th. Kansas and USC are also two more potential visits, he says. Diallo currently does not currently have a timeline for a decision.

In addition to the six schools listed among his top group, Diallo also received offers from UCLA, LSU, San Diego State, Oregon, Stanford, and others.

Diallo is the No. 26 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3). He’s also the No. 2 ranked combo guard and the No. 1 player in the state of Washington.

Zoom Diallo breaks down his top 6 schools

Florida State: “They have a well put together system. Coach (Leonard) Hamilton is a Hall a Fame coach and has a great reputation. On my visit I learned a lot about his story. Coach Barsh is a Tacoma guy like me and he explains to me how he’ll take care of me and make me better.”

Washington: “My hometown. Coach (Will) Conroy’s player development is next level and that sticks out to me. He’s always checking up on me and letting me know how I can put on for my state and family and be close to home.”

Kansas: “The big blue blood has a great reputation of winning and making pros. Coach (Kurtis) Townsend has done a great job checking up on me and recruiting me.”

Gonzaga: “A powerhouse school close to home. Their whole staff has done a great job recruiting me and explaining to me that I’m the guy they need and want in their program. They’re known for producing guys in the league and they want me to be the next.”

Arizona: “Coach (Steve) Robinson has been on me since the beginning of how sophomore year. He has been very consistent In recruiting me. Coach (Tommy) Lloyd is another great coach who has a history of winning. They’ve preached how I’m the guy they want in their program.”

USC: “Love the location of Southern California. Coach (Jay) Morris has been on me and USC is known for producing pros especially at the point guard position.”