Kentucky has landed a commitment from former Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate, who revealed his decision to transfer to the Wildcats on Monday night. The sophomore entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on April 4 and quickly drew significant interest thanks to his physical style of play, efficiency, and solid track record in SEC competition.
BREAKING: Alabama transfer forward Mouhamed Dioubate has committed to Kentucky, he told @On3sports.
The 6-7 sophomore averaged 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this season. https://t.co/sKkDPsA0U5 pic.twitter.com/larFgfSM53
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 7, 2025
Strong Sophomore Campaign at Alabama
Mouhamed Dioubate was a key contributor off the bench for Alabama during the 2023-24 season, playing in all 37 games. In just 16.0 minutes per contest, he averaged 7.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks, making the most of his time on the court. Dioubate was highly efficient, shooting 61.7% from the field and an impressive 46.2% from three-point range, though on a limited 12-for-26 clip. His standout performance came in a win over Vanderbilt, where he tallied 22 points and 10 rebounds on 8-of-9 shooting. Interestingly, against his new team Kentucky, Dioubate averaged 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds over three matchups — all wins for Alabama.
Last year, Pope went after some guys who played really well against him and he was familiar with in the Big 12 (Garrison went for 21 against BYU for example)
Mouhamed Dioubate had 13 points (5/6), 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal against Kentucky in the SEC Tournament
— Matt Sak BBN (@MattSakR2NG) April 7, 2025
Relentless Effort and High-Energy Play
Though not always the centerpiece of Alabama’s offense, Mouhamed Dioubate made a name for himself through his relentless effort, energy, and defensive tenacity. He was frequently honored with Alabama’s “Hard Hat” award, given to the player who racks up the most blue-collar points each game — a reflection of his hustle and grit. Head coach Nate Oats consistently praised Dioubate’s impact, calling him a foundational piece of the team’s identity. “He’s all about getting stops,” Oats said earlier this season. “He exemplifies the kind of effort we value in this program.” Statistically, Dioubate stood out as one of the nation’s most efficient rebounders per minute, notching over 110 boards in under 310 minutes early in the season — a pace unmatched by any other Division I player at the time.
Mouhamed Dioubate vs #6 Houston
10 PTS
16 REB
5 OREB
3 BLK
1 AST
1 STL
FT: 4-4 (100%)
28 MIN
+8— Barstool Kentucky (@BarstoolUK) April 7, 2025
How Dioubate Fits at Kentucky and What’s Ahead
At Kentucky, Mouhamed Dioubate brings valuable SEC experience, physicality on defense, and strong interior rebounding — all key areas as the Wildcats reshape their roster. With two years of eligibility remaining, he’s a low-risk, high-upside pickup who could either bolster the second unit or contend for a bigger role depending on how things shake out. Staying in the SEC sets up a likely reunion with his former team, Alabama, during conference play — a matchup that could carry extra significance in what may be a breakout chapter in Dioubate’s college career.
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