The freshman guard went through the NBA Draft process, and it appeared Diallo was leaning towards staying in the draft as the withdrawal deadline drew closer. But before the final buzzer sound, Diallo announced he was staying in Lexington.
“First of all, I want to thank the Big Blue Nation for your support,” Diallo said. “I've only been a Wildcat for five months, but you have already made me one of your own. I know not everyone understood my original decision -- but everyone has been supportive. Thank you for that.
“The one thing I've learned through this whole process is how grateful I am that I came to the University of Kentucky.