USC Offers 7-foot-1 Recruit Who Ranks as Nation's No. 1 Center

But the Trojans aren't the only Big Ten university going after Diane. Indiana and Oregon offered him and are very much in pursuit of Diane. Minnesota is another recruiting him. Even in-state university Iowa has Diane as a priority for its own 2026 class.

The latter university appears to be ramping up its courting of Diane. Basketball scout Trent Markwith revealed the Hawkeyes as one of the schools stopping by Diane's club game on Friday. Indiana, Purdue, Michigan State, Illinois and Washington also were on hand for his performance at the Augusta Live tournament. Markwith adds Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and Washington's Danny Sprinkle attended the event to watch Diane closely.

Before USC, Kentucky represented his most recent offer. The West Africa native is highly coveted for his size and scoring prowess. He's known to bulldoze opponents in the paint and finish with aggressive touch. But Diane maintains control of his feet once engaged with a defender. He's skilled at setting up screens with his massive frame. But he shows a solid shooting stroke too from long range.

Diane would become USC and Musselman's first verbal commit for 2026 if he chooses the Trojans. Musselman put together the nation's No. 8 overall recruiting class in 2025 that's spearheaded by five-star Alijah Arenas.