Hassan Diarra
Updated on 11/26/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
College: Connecticut
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/17/2001
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Fairly solid playmaker
Adequate rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
A bit undersized for his position
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Hassan Diarra is an agile, skilled combo guard that helped Connecticut win back-to-back National Championships. He can provide some scoring punch off the bench as well as some defensive skills, but will need to be more consistent in games. Still, his skill set, intangibles, and experience could enable him to make his way to the NBA someday.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-25-24 UConn-Memphis Game via College Basketball
Games Scouted:
3/31/22 Texas A&M vs. Xavier
12/15/23 Connecticut vs. Gonzaga
4/8/24 Connecticut vs. Purdue
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