Scouting Arafan Diane and His Fit at Houston

Top Center in Class of 2026 Commits to Houston

Coach Kelvin Sampson landed the commitment of the top-ranked center and a top-15 nationally-ranked player to Houston on Wednesday.

Houston lands Diane, No. 2 center in 2026 class

Arafan Diane, the No. 2-ranked center prospect in the 2026 class and arguably the most physically dominant player in the country, committed to Houston on Wednesday.

Scouting Arafan Diane and his fit at Houston

Kelvin Sampson lands the top ranked center in the country for the second consecutive season.

Nation's No. 1 center prospect commits to Houston - Jerry Ratcliffe

The nation’s top high school center prospect, Arafan Diane, announced Wednesday that he had committed to Houston. The post Nation’s No. 1 center prospect commits to Houston appeared first on Jerry Ratcliffe.

Top 2026 Center Arafan Diane Chooses Houston

Arafan Diane, the top-ranked center in the 2026 class, has committed to Houston, capping a recruitment in which the Cougars were viewed as the heavy favorite. From his time at Iowa United Prep in Norwalk, Iowa, Diane has drawn national attention thanks to his rare combination of size, strength, and emerging skill. Standing at around 7-foot-1 with elite length, he is widely considered one of the most physically dominant big men in the class. Thro…

Men’s Basketball Welcomes Top Center Arafan Diané to Houston

Arafan Diané, the nation's top-ranked center, has signed with the University of Houston Men's Basketball program, announced Head Coach Kelvin Sampson. This 18-year-old from Guinea will begin competing as a freshman in the 2026-27 season. Diané’s impressive stats place him in the top echelon of high school players, ranking No. 1 center by multiple outlets, including 247Sports. He joins a program that has consistently attracted elite talent, aimin…