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Kentucky's Secret Weapon: Mouhamed Dioubate Shines

9/23/2025

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Jon Rothstein identifies Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama transfer) as Kentucky's 'glue guy,' signaling a pivotal, understated contributor.
Dioubate's role hinges on crucial, less-visible contributions that support Kentucky's success, including improved rebounding when he plays 20+ minutes.
Last season at Alabama, he averaged 7.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.1 APG in 16 minutes, with 61.7% FG and 46.2% 3PT.

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Jon Rothstein identifies Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama transfer) as Kentucky's 'glue guy,' signaling a pivotal, understated contributor.
Dioubate's role hinges on crucial, less-visible contributions that support Kentucky's success, including improved rebounding when he plays 20+ minutes.
Last season at Alabama, he averaged 7.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.1 APG in 16 minutes, with 61.7% FG and 46.2% 3PT.