Player: Aliou Dioum
Class: 2026
Height: 6’11
School: Bella Vista Prep
Committed to: West Virginia
- Dioum is the first commitment for the Mountaineers in the Class of 2026
National Rankings
- ESPN: Not Ranked
- On3/Rivals: #126 Nationally
- 247 Sports: #147 Nationally
Thoughts on Commitment:
This is a strong get for the Mountaineers of West Virginia, landing not only a Top 150 player in the country but one that brings value with his size and impact. Again, he is the first commitment for WVU in the Class of 2026, as he picked them over Syracuse, Illinois, Mississippi State, UNLV, and Wake Forest. When you talk about his game, what stands out the most is his activity level on the court, whether it is being able to be a strong rim protector, attacking the basket, and just staying active/engaged on the court offensively. And with his skill set, there is still potential left as he continues to develop over the next few years.
What Has Been Said from Phenom Hoops:
“Dioum was a newer name for me, but I just liked his overall activity and motor on the court. Dioum has a blossoming and developing skillset, as he plays with a ton of activity and just finds ways to produce on the court. He has a knack for the ball on the boards, creating opportunities in scoring off putbacks as well as attacking the glass defensively. He also finished well and at the rim time after time, as he just found ways to produce.”