On April 7, 2025, Mouhamed Dioubate, via his X account, announced his decision to commit to the Kentucky Wildcats. This announcement has surprised fans, and this move promises to enhance his career growth. Having him on Kentucky’s roster for the 2025-26 season promises to bring more joy and excitement to the fans.
Mouhamed Dioubate’s Basketball Journey
Born December 13, 2003, Dioubate has consistently grown his career and opened himself to better opportunities. He hails from Queens, New York, a community renowned for producing quality athletes. His career began in high school at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut.
He was rated a four-star recruit in the 2023 class and ranked 99th overall. These impressive numbers caught the eyes of college scouts, who led him to begin his college career playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2023. His career has taken off, and he is not slowing down.
Dioubate has played for two seasons at Alabama and appeared in 70 games, all off the bench. During his freshman season, he posted 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. In his sophomore year (2024-25), he improved his stats by producing 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Such improvement is convincing, and more is to come from this forward.
A Perfect Time for Transfer?
After Alabama lost to Duke in the NCAA Championship, Dioubate entered the transfer portal. His goal was to secure better playtime and open doors to opportunities that would enhance his skills. As expected, he was dissatisfied with his fringe role and wanted to play more.
With two years of eligibility left, he needed this move. He thanked his former coach and teammates for the opportunity to share the court with them but stated that this move would allow him to start and play more significant minutes in the upcoming season.
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Dioubate has shown enough to convince Coach Mark Pope. At 2.01m and 97 kg, he is a versatile forward who fits the coach’s style of play. He is fast-paced, and his physicality makes him impressive. His field goal shooting of 61.7% and accuracy of 46.2% make him a strong option.
With two years of eligibility left for Dioubate, working with such an experienced coach promises to help him improve his skills. Thus, he is a HIT! And Kentucky has made a good decision in signing him. As the season approaches, expectations are high, and he is poised to make an impact for the Wildcats.
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