SEAL THE DEAL: Class of ‘25 Forward Seal Diouf Commits to Georgetown

Class of 2025 big Seal Diouf has committed to the Georgetown Hoyas. Last week, Diouf emerged as a recruiting target for Ed Cooley and Hoyas fans learned about this forward from the Netherlands by way of the Dunn School (CA). After a securing a high-ranking 2024 recruiting class on campus as we speak, Diouf is Cooley’s first 2025 commitment for Cooley and the Hoyas.

The often-listed-at-6’9” Diouf, currently the 35th ranked center in the Class of ‘25, is a physical prospect who can run the floor and protect the rim—attributes that would clearly be a boost to the Georgetown roster.

Diouf told On3, “Choosing Georgetown was a combination of many factors … The school’s academic reputation and its rich basketball history are its own thing. Georgetown has a legacy of developing top-tier talent and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be part of something great. Additionally, the location in Washington D.C. offers a unique experience both on and off the court. I’m blessed with the chance to be part of such a vibrant and diverse community.”

Diouf continued, “Coach Cooley and his staff provided a sense of genuine care and commitment, not just to the game but to the players’ overall growth,” and “I want to help the team win in whatever way I can. It is a dream of mine to contribute to winning at the next level. People like my activity near the rim but its the other parts of my game I’m looking to expand.”

ZagsBlog had this to say:

Diouf is originally from the Netherlands and plays with the men’s national team in FIBA. The big man also speaks several languages including Dutch, French and English.

Diouf was unable to play at Peach Jam with Vegas Elite due to an injury, but he was a crucial piece in getting the squad to the prestigious tournament.

At Session 4 in Kansas City, Vegas Elite had to rally and win games to slip into the field. Diouf contributed 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game to the effort and helped Vegas to a 3-2 record.

From another article on Diouf on ZagsBlog:

At Nike EYBL Session 4, Diouf averaged 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game to help Vegas Elite to a 3-2 record and slip into the Peach Jam field. He also shot a whopping 70.9% from the field while averaging 22.5 minutes per game. “I can score easily from anywhere,” Diouf said of his game. “But it’s really just who’s open. I’m a great passer too. I try to look for my teammates. But really, I just play hard, and I don’t think there’s anyone who plays harder than me. I try to make the winning play every time, whether that’s me or my teammates. I try to contribute to winning.”

Georgetown: “It’s the culture for sure. It’s great to be a Hoya. Everyone wants to be a Hoya. Everybody loves it there. So it’s something I think a lot of people want to be a part of. Coach [Ed] Cooley, he does it man. He makes pros. He makes winners. It’s just a great program.”

Though Diouf did not release a final list of schools, programs involved in his recruitment included Texas Tech, Michigan, Washington, San Francisco and UC-Santa Barbara.

Highlights below:

Welcome, Seal! HOYA SAXA!