Aliou Dioum
#194"6’11 from 🇸🇳class of 2026 4⭐️#God is Great"
West Virginia
Scout Report
Standing 6-10 with room to grow, this Arizona big man has already caught the attention of major programs across the country and locked down his college destination.
Background
Hailing from Scottsdale, Arizona, Aliou Dioum made the move to Bella Vista Prep to elevate his game and compete at the highest level. The talented center has thrived in the competitive prep environment, playing alongside elite prospects including top-five 2027 center Paul Osaruyi and fellow West Virginia commit Miles Sadler. His development at Bella Vista has positioned him as one of the more intriguing big men in the 2026 class.
Playing Style
Dioum brings impressive size and length to the center position at 6-10, with the frame to add significant weight and strength as he continues developing. His presence in the paint creates problems for opposing offenses, using his wingspan effectively to alter shots and control the defensive glass. While still refining his offensive skill set, he shows flashes of soft touch around the rim and developing footwork in the post. His ability to run the floor well for his size gives him versatility in transition situations, though consistency in his motor and offensive production remain areas for continued growth.
Recruitment
With 11 Division I offers from quality programs including Wake Forest, Arizona State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Illinois, Dioum generated significant recruiting interest before committing to West Virginia. His decision to join the Mountaineers alongside prep teammate Miles Sadler shows the program's ability to identify and secure promising big men early in the process. Given his physical tools and upside, he projects as a player who could develop into a key contributor with continued development of his skill set.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Highlights
Offers
11
West Virginia
Signed
Chose West Virginia over 10 other offers
Wake Forest
UNLV
Arizona State
GeorgiaSocial Activity
West Virginia commit Aliou Dioum of CIA Bella Vista made a good impact against Faith Family with his activity on both ends of the floor. He finished plays around the rim, ran the floor and was active on the glass. Defensively, Dioum contested shots in the paint and played with
Hoophall West: GAME 11 OFFICIAL BOX SCORE CIA Bella Vista (AZ): 66 Faith Family (TX): 52 @CIABellaVista @milesadler_ (WVU Signee): 16 PTS, 6 ASTS, 2 STLS Paul Osaruyi (‘27): 10 PTS, 6 REBS @AliouDioum05 (WVU Signee): 9 PTS, 6 REBS @FaithFamilyHoops @Gallagher_P7 (Wake Forest https://t.co/TWBH6Pjvoi
West Virginia 2026 commits Miles Sadler & Aliou Dioum WENT OFF last weekend for CIA Bella Vista at the City Palms Classic vs. Gillion Academy: 5⭐️ Sadler: 25 PTS, 7 REB, & 4 AST 4⭐️ Dioum: 12 PTS, 4/5 3PT, +25 (Team High) Mountaineers fans should be beyond excited for their two https://t.co/66mkUapWNW
𝓢𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓮𝓭 ✍️ Welcome to Almost Heaven, @AliouDioum05! 🔗 http://bit.ly/4a4lh6h https://x.com/WVUhoops/status/1991522847559414191/video/1
NEWS: 4⭐️ Aliou Dioum has committed to West Virginia, he told @Rivals. The 6-10 center is the No. 80 overall recruit in the 2026 class. https://t.co/30TZ5kqghZ https://t.co/hsHnT0CuPv