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Arafan Diane - C
The Cardinals made elite 7-foot-1 280 280-pound center Arafan Diane top 12 earlier this offseason. Diane is the consensus No. 1 center in the class of 2026, and he is ranked as high as No. 18 in the 2026 cycle. Louisville was the favorite to land Diane early in its recruiting process, but they have fallen behind.
He earned over 28 offers and has now cut it down to big-time programs that Louisville now has to battle for his commitment. Houston is now the favorite to land his commitment with Arkansas behind them. The Cardinals have yet to earn a visit or a date for a visit, while Kentucky, Arkansas, and Houston all have one lined up.
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