Zoom Diallo Chooses Kentucky

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky’s basketball program just pulled off a major coup in the transfer portal with Zoom Diallo, a guard from Washington, who’s now set to fill the critical point guard role. Coach Mark Pope, who targeted Diallo early—even before arriving at Kentucky—made it clear from day one that Diallo was his top choice. The connection runs deep: Pope had previously recruited Diallo at BYU, giving them a proven rapport. Diallo was drawn to Pope’s unwavering belief in his game and their shared style, but it was Kentucky’s winning culture that sealed the deal. After a solid but underachieving season at…