Power forward Mamadou Diarra commits to UConn

Mamadou Diarra, a highly regarded power forward prospect, committed to UConn on Friday.

Mamadou Diarra, a highly regarded power forward prospect, verbally committed to UConn on Friday.

Diarra chose the Huskies over Virginia Commonwealth.

"UConn is the school I always had in mind," Diarra said, according to the Hartford Courant. "Coach Ollie and I have a great relationship. He's the coach I want to play for."

Diarra attended Putnam Science (Ct.) Academy last season but will play at Woodstock (Ct.) Academy this season.

Rivals.com rates the 6'8,'' 225-pound forward a three-star prospect in the class of 2016.

He is the first player in that class to commit to the Huskies.

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