Kentucky Lands Washington Guard Zoom Diallo as First Portal Pickup

The addition gives Mark Pope a proven lead guard to anchor a rapid portal rebuild.

Overview

Kentucky secured its first transfer commitment from Washington point guard Zoom Diallo, reinforcing the backcourt after early portal misses.
Diallo averaged 15.7 points, 4.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds last season and ranked top 10 in the Big Ten in assists per game and field-goal percentage.
The former McDonald’s All-American entered college as the No. 42 recruit and has at least two years of eligibility.
Kentucky had prioritized BYU’s Robert Wright III at point guard, but he decided to return to the Cougars.
With Georgia’s Jeremiah Wilkinson committing to Arkansas, Kentucky is pursuing Colgate point guard Jalen Cox for a visit as the short April transfer window forces fast choices.