Zoom Diallo shines in Wildcats' game against James Madison
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
In a key matchup against James Madison on November 6, 2026, Kentucky guard Zoom Diallo delivered his best performance yet, scoring a team-high 16 points. He shot 7-of-11 from the field and added three rebounds, two assists, and a steal without committing a turnover in 22 minutes of play. Diallo, who previously struggled this season, found renewed confidence after taking a break from social media. His improved performance comes just ahead of a challenging game against Kansas in the Champions Classic on November 8.
- •Zoom Diallo scores 16 points with no turnovers against James Madison.
- •Kentucky leads at halftime in a tight contest.
- •Diallo deleted social media to improve focus.
- •Kentucky faces Kansas in Champions Classic next.
- •Diallo's confidence is key for Wildcats moving forward.
- 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Zoom Diallo’s best game as a Wildcat comes with an important 0 in the box score
"After deleting social media to block out the noise, Zoom Diallo has bounced back in a big way to open the new season.
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