CHATTANOOGA (November 13, 2023) --- Riding the momentum of last weekend's win over an ACC program, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team has received two signed commitments from scholastic prospects Isaiah Otyaluk (NC) and Latif Diouf (CA), the program officially announced Monday afternoon following November's early signing period window.
Isaiah Otyaluk (6'7, 175) joins the Chattanooga program as a product of Cary, N.C., and Word of God Christian Academy while Latif Diouf (6'9, 240) is a Netherlands native who currently plays scholastically at Dunn School in California.
Learn more about the pair of commitments and read quotes from head coach
Dan Earl on each of the signings below.
Isaiah Otyaluk – 6'7 – 175lbs – Guard/Forward – Cary, N.C. (Word of God Christian Academy)
AAU/Club Program: No Guts No Glory Basketball (NC)
Isaiah Otyaluk will bring a versatile skill set to the 2024-25 roster as the 6'7 G/F can play and defend multiple positions through high-level athleticism and length. Otyaluk is off to a hot start during the 2023 scholastic campaign at Word of God Christian Academy, recently dropping 45 points on the help of a 10-of-13 performance from three in the team's second game of the season.
According to Hoopseen.com, Otyaluk ranks as the No. 19 overall prospect in North Carolina and No. 5 at his position within the state's loaded class of 2024. An intriguing and flashy prospect, there's a lot to be excited about says coach Earl.
Dan Earl on Otyaluk: "We are thrilled that Isaiah will be joining our program. He is a versatile player with tremendous upside. He is extremely athletic, has the ability to shoot from a distance, and can guard multiple positions. He is a great fit on and off the court. We look forward to having him on campus soon."
Latif Diouf – 6'9 – 240lbs – Forward – Gouda, Netherlands (Dunn School – Calif.)
AAU/Club Program: Oakland Soldiers 17u (NIKE EYBL 2022/23)
A native of Gouda, Netherlands, Latif Diouf is a strong and athletic 6'9 SF/PF who has performed exceptionally well at various stops in the prospective ranks including for the Oakland soldiers 17U of the Nike EYBL. He's also a member of the Netherlands 18U National Team in addition to his standing at Dunn High School (Calif.).
Diouf recorded a 52-point game last season for Dunn HS during an 81-76 (OT) victory over Foothill Tech and finished averaging close to 21 points and 12 rebounds per game. He was named the league's MVP and earned all-league first team honors. Diouf's commitment to UTC came hours before the team's win at Louisville on Friday.
Dan Earl on Diouf: "We are excited that Latif will be joining the Mocs program. Latif is a unique basketball player in that he is a talented playmaker at his size. This allows him to make plays for himself or for others. He can play multiple positions, is extremely versatile, and has a high basketball IQ. The UTC Family will enjoy watching him for the next four years."
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