Washington State University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 7
Dio Blakely
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Los Angeles, Calif.
- High School:
- SoCal Academy
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Freshman (2025-26) – Arrived at WSU in summer ahead of 2025-26 season…played in five games for the Cougs, making collegiate debut against Southern Utah (Nov. 19)…finished 4-of-4 at the free throw line, including 2-of-2 against Pepperdine (Jan. 24) and in the win over Portland (Jan. 31)…also recorded a steal against the Pilots.
SOCAL ACADEMY
Attended SoCal Academy (Northridge, Calif.) in 2024-25 under head coach Julius Von Hanslik.
BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Beverly Hills High School 2023-24.
PROLIFIC PREP
Attended Prolific Prep 2022-23.
PERSONAL
Originally born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo...adopted in 2010 by Jennifer Blakely...brother Sean Blakely Drummond, Jennifer’s biological son, plays at San Francisco.
Freshman (2025-26) – Arrived at WSU in summer ahead of 2025-26 season…played in five games for the Cougs, making collegiate debut against Southern Utah (Nov. 19)…finished 4-of-4 at the free throw line, including 2-of-2 against Pepperdine (Jan. 24) and in the win over Portland (Jan. 31)…also recorded a steal against the Pilots.
SOCAL ACADEMY
Attended SoCal Academy (Northridge, Calif.) in 2024-25 under head coach Julius Von Hanslik.
BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Beverly Hills High School 2023-24.
PROLIFIC PREP
Attended Prolific Prep 2022-23.
PERSONAL
Originally born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo...adopted in 2010 by Jennifer Blakely...brother Sean Blakely Drummond, Jennifer’s biological son, plays at San Francisco.
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