Athleticism: John Calipari calls Diallo one of the best athletes in this draft. After posting record combine numbers last summer, Diallo reportedly had late first-round interest solely based on his athleticism. He certainly showcased his athletic ability last Fall at Kentucky and it could possibly be enough to earn a first round bid.
Work Ethic: Calipari also vouched for Diallo in this department. Despite his up and down struggles throughout the season, Diallo’s playing time was never altered due to his work ethic in practice and his will to work on his game “after hours.