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Twitter Reactions: Alpha Diallo Commits to PC
- Updated: April 26, 2016

The last time Alpha Diallo stepped on a basketball court he scored 35 points and grabbed eight rebounds with eight assists in the Prep School National Championship against Hargrave Academy.
Diallo and his Brewster Academy club would fall in overtime that day to Hargrave, who eventually won the prep title and finished 47-1 on the season, but Diallo’s terrific effort capped a whirlwind nine months for the wing who went from a relative unknown to a top 100 player in a very good class of 2016.
Diallo’s breakout came on the Adidas Circuit last summer and continued into a prep season at Brewster in which he played some of his best games at the biggest moments — 23 points against St. Thomas More in December, 23 more versus NEPSAC AAA champion Northfield Mount Hermon a month later, 21 against Bruce Brown and Vermont Academy at the Hoop Hall Classic in January, and 15/9/7 the next time Brewster met Northfield.
His strong play continued over the final six weeks of the season, with 34 points and 10 boards against Bridgton, 18 and 13 versus Tilton, 25 points when Brewster played IMG in the prep nationals, and finally the explosion against Hargrave to close out his high school career.
Diallo committed to Ed Cooley and Providence on Tuesday afternoon, giving the Friars their first ESPN top 100 player in two years and rounding out a sneaky good group of newcomers that includes former Indiana big man Emmitt Holt, Virginia point guard Maliek White and George Mason transfer Isaiah Jackson.
The 6’6 wing is a scorer, and if Providence returns Ben Bentil next season Cooley will have his deepest team in six seasons at PC.
News of Diallo’s commitment made waves across Twitter.
With spring additions Alpha Diallo + Emmitt Holt to go w/ PG Maliek White, Providence 2016 class on rise https://t.co/f8r417PPtc via @projo
— Kevin McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo is an important peice for Providence. He’s the first @BrewsterHoops product for the Friars since Weyemi Efejuku.
— Undercover Friar (@UndercoverFriar) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo on Providence: “I built a strong relationship with coach [Ed] Cooley and he has a clear vision for my future!”
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo has committed to Providence. Big get for the Friars
— Brian Snow (@BSnowScout) April 26, 2016
And now it’s official. Alpha Diallo to Providence #pcbb #gofriars https://t.co/Lo8wk0AiAE
— Mike Hopkins #pcbb (@pcbb1917) April 26, 2016
Brewster Academy wing Alpha Diallo has committed to Providence, per coach Jason Smith.
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) April 26, 2016
Ed Cooley’s @BrewsterHoops work pays off as #pcbb lands Alpha Diallo https://t.co/ALdHa523BF pic.twitter.com/M91rMJnwqT
— Cox Hub (@CoxHub) April 26, 2016
Providence fans – my scout’s take on what Alpha Diallo brings & how he’ll fit Ed Cooley’s system next year & beyond https://t.co/jwzGjkg2IT
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) April 26, 2016
Brewster Academy wing Alpha Diallo has committed to Providence College #BigEast pic.twitter.com/NhQm9cyFJv
— Jason Smith (@BrewsterHoops) April 26, 2016
ESPN top 100 wing Alpha Diallo commits to Providence despite late push from #okstate: https://t.co/TwEEF3Lo4H pic.twitter.com/xr9Mi2P4Mf
— PFB Recruiting (@PFBrecruit) April 26, 2016
Jason Smith (@BrewsterHoops) on Alpha Diallo: “The only advice I gave him was to wait until after the Final Four to sign.” @PCFriarsmbb
— Brendan McGair (@BWMcGair03) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo is no longer undeclared, and #Providence is picking up some crazy talent: https://t.co/SqB8Q5alN5 #GoFriars
— Today’s U (@TodaysUSports) April 26, 2016
Congrats to @CoachCooleyPC & staff on landing @BrewsterHoops Alpha Diallo! #BigTimeScore
— OSH (@oceanstatehoops) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo mixtapehttps://t.co/o0Po9y2tPx
— Jim Jackson (@TenaciousJim) April 26, 2016
What is Providence getting in Alpha Diallo? https://t.co/Hqp8dp4Z6n
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) April 26, 2016
A solid addition for Providence with Alpha Diallo. Was one of the best unsigned seniors available. Three-level scorer with potential on D
— Corey Evans (@coreyevans_10) April 26, 2016
“Coveted 4-Star F Diallo Pledges to Providence” via @TeamStream https://t.co/apbcixwJn2
— Zachary (@oconeeredneck) April 26, 2016
Alpha Diallo has committed to #Providence. 2016 recruit. Ranked mostly in the 120’s. Great pickup for the Friars.
— Robert Snyder (@RobbieBuckets) April 26, 2016
#CrystalBall for Alpha Diallo was 57% Providence. @ASlater247 w 1st correct pick. https://t.co/iuokqolTPr
— Jerry Meyer (@jerrymeyer247) April 26, 2016
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