On Saturday, March 30 former Putnam Science Academy Hassan Diarra competed in hopes to reach NCAA Division I Basketball Championship

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By NE Connecticut News

Mar 31, 2024

On Saturday, March 30, former Putnam Science Academy standout Hassan Diarra’s current collegiate team the UConn Huskies won 77-52 against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the NCAA Division I Basketball Championship Tournament.

Hosted in Boston, Massachusetts, this was the first game against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the championship.

Name: Hassan Diarra

Position: Guard

Team: UConn Huskies

H.S.: Putnam Science Academy

Hometown: Queens

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