Top 10 center Adrame Diongue talks top five schools and time frame

On3 is ahead of the industry on 2022 On3 Consensus No. 59 Adrame Diongue. On3 has the Chandler (AZ) AZ Compass 7-foot center ranked No. 36 in the class.

“I’m a rim runner and a shot blocker,” Diongue told On3. “I finish everything around the rim. I’ve been watching a lot of Clint Capela. He plays exactly how I play, the footwork, blocking shots, rim running, I try and take a lot from him.”

On3’s Joe Tipton reported the four-star was down to a final five a month ago. On3 caught up with Adrame Diongue in an exclusive interview at the Geico Nationals to get his thoughts on each program and a rough timeline for his visits and commitment.

“My top five are Kansas, UNLV, Kentucky, Washington State, and Texas Tech,” Diongue said.

Diongue talks recruitment

Texas Tech: “I had a great relationship with the coaches there. One of our point guards, Lamar Washington, is going there, and I play well with him.”

Kentucky: “I have been talking to their coaching staff regularly. We are trying to set up a visit date. I am excited to get over there and see them, build the relationship more, and find out more about how they are looking for me to contribute.”

Washington State: “We talk on the phone and text back and forth with the staff often. I love the fit for me there. They use their bigs and want them to rim run and post up. They want their bigs to play the way I play.”

Kansas: “They play through their bigs. They want their bigs to run the floor, finish around the rim, and block shots. That is exactly how I play. Joel Embiid played there. I see myself similar to him, so they also talk about that with me.”

UNLV: “They are a good school. I like how they create plays for the bigs with the pick and rolls and lobs.”

Diongue’s take

“After Geico ends, when I get back home,” Diongue said. “I’m going to start setting up visits to these schools. I’ll commit soon after I am done taking the visits.

“I want to go somewhere they can develop me as a player. I have only played basketball for three years, so development is huge for me. I’ll look at how they use their bigs and the style they play too.”

On3’s take

There is something about a player who continues to improve each time they step on the floor. Adrame Diongue is like a blank canvas right now, and all the tools are available. Diongue has good size and length; he is extremely mobile, with excellent timing. The 7-footer has touch from the free-throw line and is developing a face-up game. He will need to continue getting stronger and working on his offensive repertoire, but the strides he continues to make in only three years are very promising with a big upside