The 2016 Spalding Hoophall Classic will be held at Springfield College's Blake Arena from Thursday-Monday, Jan. 14-18. Several UConn targets will be playing, as well as commit Mamdou Diarra, who leads Putnam Science Academy into action on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

UConn's coaching staff will be in Tulsa and Houston during the tournament, so the only day they'd be able to get to Springfield will be Monday. Diarra and his PSA teammates, Hamidou Diallo and Chuba Ohams, were at the Huskies' win over Memphis on Saturday night at Gampel.

Diarra noted that he feels he can step in next year and help UConn with rebounding and defense next season, and said he's been working on his defensive footwork, among other things, this season. He also said that being nominated as a McDonald's All-American was "an honor."

Here's a little of what Diallo and Ohams had to say:

DIALLO:

"Right now I'm just wide open, enjoying the process, seeing what schools I'm going to fit in with the best. Just enjoying the process as much as possible, knowing that I have to make a big decision coming up soon."

(on whether he'll re-classify from Class of 2017 to 2016)

"Right now, I'm not totally sure. I'm leaning toward 2017, but I'm just worried about finishing this year, academically, and having a great season. Then, I'll work on that stuff in the off-season."

He's being recruited by too many programs to count, but specifically mentioned Kentucky, Alabama, Maryland and Syracuse. As for UConn:

"It's a program I'm definitely interested in. I'm interested in a lot of programs recruiting me. They're just one of those that's on my list."

OHAMS:

The 6-foot-8, Class of 2016 small forward said he's still wide open in his recruiting process as well. He hopes to make some visits towards the end of the winter season.

"Right now, I'm not really letting the process overwhelm me."

Ohams mentioned Providence, DePaul, Rutgers and Boston College as prime suitors. As for UConn:

"UConn's a good school. It's really close to my school, so they come a lot to watch us. I love the style of play."

Ohams was born and raised in the Bronx and has known both Diallo and Diarra since they were young.

Here's the Hoophall schedule:

14-Jan	Thursday	Boys	4:00 PM	Pope Francis High School, MA	Sabis Charter School, MA
14-Jan	Thursday	Boys	5:30 PM	Longmeadow High School, MA	East Longmeadow High School, MA
14-Jan	Thursday	Boys	7:00 PM	Chicopee High School, MA	Amherst High School, MA
14-Jan	Thursday	Boys	8:30 PM	Putnam High School, MA	Springfield Central High School, MA

Date	Day	Gender	Time	Team 1	Team 2
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	11:00 AM	Catholic Memorial High School, MA	St. Joseph High School, IL
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	12:30 PM	St. Francis High School, GA	Lone Peak High School, UT
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	2:00 PM	Roman Catholic High School, PA	Montverde Academy, FL
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	4:00 PM	Paul VI High School, VA	St. Joseph High School, NJ
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	6:00 PM	Athlete Institute, CAN	Findlay College Prep, NV
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	7:45 PM	Sacred Heart High School, CT	Foothills Christian, CA
16-Jan	Saturday	Boys	9:30 PM	Weaver High School, CT	St. Raymond High School, NY

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Date	Day	Gender	Time	Team 1	Team 2
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	9:00 AM	Suffield Academy, CT	Williston - Northampton School, MA
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	10:45 AM	MacDuffie School, MA	Wilbraham and Monson, MA
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	12:30 PM	Vermont Academy, VT	Brewster Academy, NH
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	2:15 PM	St. Benedict's Prep, NJ	Findlay College Prep, NV
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	4:00 PM	Westtown School, PA	Potters House Christian, FL
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	5:45 PM	The Patrick School, NJ	LaLumiere School, IN
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	7:30 PM	Commonwealth Academy, MA	Putnam Science Academy, CT
17-Jan	Sunday	Boys	9:15 PM	Montverde Prep, FL	Orangeville Prep, CAN

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Date	Day	Gender	Time	Team 1	Team 2
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	9:00 AM	St. Anthony High School, NJ	Bentonville High School, AR
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	11:00 AM	DeMatha Catholic High School, MD	Chaminade College Prep, MO
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	1:00 PM	Oak Hill Academy, VA	Mater Dei High School, CA
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	3:00 PM	Montverde Academy, FL	Sierra Canyon High School, CA
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	5:00 PM	High Point Christian, NC	Chino Hills High School, CA
18-Jan	Monday	Boys	7:00 PM	Putnam High School, MA	Abraham Lincoln High School, NY