USC Basketball: Five-Star Trojan Target Talks Influences, Official Campus Visit

USC remains active in recruiting for its future.

Your USC Trojans continue to actively explore their options for the future of their roster.

On that front, rising senior Napa (CA) Prolific Prep guard Zoom Diallo, a five-star recruit, recently visited the USC campus. Diallo had been the 2023 Washington State Gatorade Player of the Year, but is transferring to California for his senior season.

The 6'4" prep prospect has been listed for the latest 2024 On3 Industry Ranking as the 13th best player from among his current class. Diallo explained his game during an interview with Jamie Shaw of On3.

“I’m one of those aggressive guards who can get into the lane anytime they want,” Diallo told On3. “I’m an aggressive, strong body, and I can also find my teammates. I consider myself a real point guard, not a combo. I can make plays for myself and my team. I’ll watch a lot of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey. I like that combination a lot. Chris Paul, too, guards who can get into the lane, take a survey, and make a play.”

Diallo went on to speak specifically about what he dug most out of his USC experience.

“I’ve taken official visits to USC, Gonzaga, Arizona, and Florida State, so far,” Diallo said. “I enjoyed that visit. I feel like I was able to grow a deeper relationship with the staff, Coach [Andy] Enfield, and Coach [Jay] Morris. It was good to see their culture around the program. I was able to sit down and see what their plan was for me and how they planned to use me during my freshman year. So, overall, it was a great visit.”