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7-Foot Center Arafan Diane Sparks Major College Interest

8/5/2025

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Arafan Diane, a towering 7-foot center from Iowa United Prep and the top-ranked center in the 2026 class, is making waves in college basketball recruitment. With 12 schools on his radar, including powerhouse programs like Kentucky, Houston, and Indiana, he has exciting official visits lined up to Arkansas, Kentucky, and Houston in the coming weeks. Originally from Guinea, Diane's journey is just beginning.

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Arafan Diane, a towering 7-foot center from Iowa United Prep and the top-ranked center in the 2026 class, is making waves in college basketball recruitment. With 12 schools on his radar, including powerhouse programs like Kentucky, Houston, and Indiana, he has exciting official visits lined up to Arkansas, Kentucky, and Houston in the coming weeks. Originally from Guinea, Diane's journey is just beginning.