BYU secures top international forward from transfer portal
Just under 72 hours after BYU’s NCAA Tournament loss to Alabama, the transfer portal season started to pick up steam in Provo. On Saturday, Washington transfer Dominique Diomande announced his commitment to join Kevin Young and the Cougars, as reported by On3’s Pete Nakos.
Diomande, who arrived in Seattle midway through the season, redshirted after transferring from France. Once considered a potential NBA Draft pick, he will now continue his college career at BYU.
Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 200 pounds, Diomande has a slender build complemented by a large wingspan. He previously played 26 games for ADA Blois in the France-ProA U21 league, where he averaged 16 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game.
As a ‘diamond in the rough’, Diomande will join the rotation alongside five-star recruit AJ Dybansta, who is expected to be a one-and-done player pursuing an NBA career. His addition will provide much-needed depth to Young’s wings following the departures of Trevin Knell, Mawot Mag, and Trey Stewart.
BYU is likely to add more players from the portal in the upcoming weeks, especially after their Sweet 16 appearance. While NIL will be a factor for the Cougars, they won’t be outbid for any top-tier talent.
