Zoom Diallo Is Headed to Kentucky and the Huskies' Portal Exodus Just Got Way Worse
A week after walking away from Washington basketball, Zoom Diallo announced Thursday he is transferring to Kentucky. The 6-foot-4 sophomore guard from Tacoma posted the news on social media after ESPN's Jonathan Givony broke the story. It is a massive gut punch for the Huskies, who are hemorrhaging talent faster than you can refresh your phone.
What Diallo Brought to Washington
Over two seasons, Diallo averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while starting 51 of his 64 games with the Huskies. He was a scorer, a playmaker, and a guy you could build around. Now he is gone. To Kentucky. The Wildcats just landed a legitimate backcourt piece in the middle of the offseason.
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Diallo is the sixth player to leave Washington through the transfer portal. JJ Mandaquit headed to Arizona. Christian Nitu is joining McNeese State. That is just the headliners. You also have Franck Kepnang, Desmond Claude, Bryson Tucker and Courtland Muldrew all heading for the exit.
This is not a quiet rebuild. This is a program trying to hold water in a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Mike Romar and his staff have their work cut out for them if they want to turn this ship around.
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