Photos of Our Savior New American boys basketball star Cheick Diallo.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cindy Buzaid and her son Chris Buzaid speak with Cheick Diallo after a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo blocks a shot during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo shoots over his opponent during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo attempts a shot while being heavily guarded during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo poses with his host family Mike Fortunato, Nick Fortunato and Cathy Fortunato in a ceremony before a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

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Cheick Diallo attempts a shot during warms up prior to a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo attempts a shot over a defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo moves toward the basket prior to a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo dunks during the game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo rests momentarily during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo dribbles around a defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo attempts to get around a defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo gets ready to shoot a free throw during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo drives toward the hoop during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

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Cheick Diallo defends his opponent during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo shoots a free throw during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo makes a move on a run toward the basket during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo shoots during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo attempts a shot during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo attempts to get around a defender during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo rests with his teammates during a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American dunks during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Cheick Diallo signs a basketball for Joshua DeMulder of Bayport after a game on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Savior New American School.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American participates in a shooting session at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American poses prior to a practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American practices his shooting skills at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American attempts a layup during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American takes a pause during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American shoots during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American shoots during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American shoots during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American makes a pass during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American looks on during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American controls the ball on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American holds onto the ball during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American poses with the ball in his hand prior to practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American passes the ball during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American poses during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American shoots during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American poses during practice on Feb. 12, 2015.

Credit: Andrew Theodorakis

Cheick Diallo of Our Savior New American dunks during practice at the school on Feb. 12, 2015.

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