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San Diego State Aztecs Sign 4-Star Recruit
San Diego State beats UCLA and USC for 4-star recruit in major 2027 haul.
In brief
San Diego State beats UCLA and USC for 4-star recruit in major 2027 haul. San Diego State Aztecs signed 4-star Mahamadou Diop, ranked No. 66 nationally, to bolster their 2027 recruiting class after losing key players. Originally reported by San Diego State Aztecs On SI.
San Diego State Aztecs
Brian Dutcher’s San Diego State Aztecs are making fast work of signing big men from the class of 2027.
Mahamadou Diop commits
Four-star Mahamadou Diop, ranked in the Top 100 nationally, committed to San Diego State on Monday.
Diop's background
Diop was born in Mali, Africa, and is a senior at San Gabriel Academy in Pasadena.
Diop's ranking
Rivals ranks Diop No. 66 overall in the class of 2027 and No. 9 among centers.
Diop's decision
Diop visited SDSU on Sept. 25 and picked the Aztecs over UCLA and USC.
Diop's quote
Diop said, 'The top priorities during this whole recruiting process was finding a school that fits my play style, where I know I would get better the moment I stepped on campus, and the opportunity…
“The top priorities during this whole recruiting process was finding a school that fits my play style, where I know I would get better the moment I stepped on campus, and the opportunity to earn big minutes right away as a freshman”
Diop's skills
Diop is a dynamic athletic big who can play the 4 and 5, is a great rim protector, lob threat, rebounder, and excels when running the floor.
SDSU's 2027 class
Dutcher is loading up on big men after losing Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry and Luca Vincini, both 6-10.
Other commitments
Diop and Precious Sam give SDSU three commits from the class of 2027, including Davey Harris, a 6-5 wing.
In short
San Diego State Aztecs signed 4-star Mahamadou Diop, ranked No. 66 nationally, to bolster their 2027 recruiting class after losing key players.
