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re: LSU MBB: Kentucky’s Mouhamed Dioubate is transferring to LSU

Posted on 4/20/26 at 8:40 pm to
Posted by covtgr
Covington
Member since Aug 2004
1469 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 8:40 pm to
Elite defender. Outstanding rebounder. Tough as hell. Good teammate. Great piece and perfect for what Wade wants to do…being able to switch and guard 1-5.

I hesitate to post this but…gets a little complicated during Ramadan which last for about a month during conference play. No eating or drinking (anything) from sun up to sun down. I’m sure they’ll put a plan together to manage that.
Posted by John cocktoasten
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2018
559 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 8:57 pm to
In the mix … 1 of 8
Posted by LSUFreek
Greater New Orleans
Member since Jan 2007
16345 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 9:23 pm to
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
47993 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 9:27 pm to
Don’t let the poli board know about that
Posted by LSUFreek
Greater New Orleans
Member since Jan 2007
16345 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 9:39 pm to
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gets a little complicated during Ramadan which last for about a month during conference play. No eating or drinking (anything) from sun up to sun


Google AI:

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During the 2026 Ramadan period (February 17 to March 19), Mouhamed Dioubate averaged 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Kentucky Wildcats.

The sophomore forward's performance while fasting was noted for its efficiency; he shot 57.7% from the field (30-for-52) across the 9 games played during the holy month.


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During the 2025-26 basketball season, Mouhamed Dioubate averaged 9.7 points and 5.9 rebounds in the 22 games he played for Kentucky outside of the Ramadan period.
Posted by BomBayTiger
Member since Feb 2009
4229 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 9:42 pm to
Looks like an Emmett Williams type player for WW.
Posted by SoloTiger
Member since Aug 2016
11061 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:10 pm to
Bingo. Same thoughts.
Posted by chadr07
Rapides Parish
Member since Jan 2015
14715 posts
Posted on 4/20/26 at 11:15 pm to
Then why don’t you pony up the 5+ million it’ll take to get just one elite player ok?
Posted by Mats86
Member since Mar 2021
6275 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 12:25 am to
He hasn’t developed a good jump shot, and he’s a poor free throw shooter. His offensive usefulness is mostly as a slasher and good offensive rebounder. Defensively he is versatile, excellent athlete, strong, good length for his height, a shutdown wing defender.
He has mot been someone who can carry a team offensively. If you watch the pelicans, he’s probably closest to a herb jones type of player.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
69401 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 4:37 am to
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Wahh Wahh Will Wade can't recruit


This guy is not a starter and is on his 3rd SEC school and wasn't great at either. This isn't some huge coup. He's a solid bench player.
Posted by DrSteveBrule
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
12539 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 6:07 am to
Watching that film, he looks more talented than anyone on LSUs roster in the last 3 years
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
173530 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 6:39 am to
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and is on his 3rd SEC school


Oh no he must be a total POS.

Its the modern era. I’d rather a guy who keeps pulling offers from this level than the McMahon special (wanna see how many schools the likes of MacKinnon, Nwoko and Tamba played for ?)

You are also an enormously retarded helmet.
This post was edited on 4/21/26 at 6:40 am
Posted by mcspufftiger7
Member since Oct 2020
3500 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 7:30 am to
Good piece to the puzzle. Could end up improving offensively like Nwoko did but he is an elite defender and rebounder. That is a need no matter when he plays.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
291503 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 7:39 am to
He kinda of reminds me of Tamba will a little more juice. Will be a good piece if he is a mid-roster type player
Posted by Lapaz
Member since Dec 2018
890 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 7:43 am to
Finally signed someone, and he seems like a good one per Evanmiya. I’m a little surprised that a bunch of signings weren’t announced simultaneously, so I’m still very concerned about being able to get 8 quality players. I hope today is a huge day for for us.
Posted by Pnels08
Member since Jul 2014
10637 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 7:47 am to
Yea if he improves on offensive that would be great, definitely think he fits what Wade wants more than what Pope wants at UK.


I think he'll start for us but ideally he's the 4th or 5th scoring option on the court. I can see a 10/8 type of season from him.
Posted by CP3forMVP
Member since Nov 2010
16073 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 8:06 am to
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This guy is not a starter and is on his 3rd SEC school and wasn't great at either. This isn't some huge coup. He's a solid bench player.


He led Kentucky in BPM last season and was second in BPM two seasons ago on that Bama team that went to the Final Four. He hasn't started a lot in his career but his defense is high level enough that I have zero issue with him starting depending on what else is around him.
Posted by GoneFishing21
Member since May 2017
3807 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 8:26 am to
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I’d rather a guy who keeps pulling offers from this level than the McMahon special (wanna see how many schools the likes of MacKinnon, Nwoko


Nwoko played for Miami and Miss St.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36033 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 8:28 am to
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He led Kentucky in BPM last season and was second in BPM two seasons ago on that Bama team that went to the Final Four. He hasn't started a lot in his career but his defense is high level enough that I have zero issue with him starting depending on what else is around him.


He was a top 15 (SEC) player in the advanced defense and rebounding metrics. He was a top 10 offensive rebounder. Wade's best offenses at LSU were great on the offensive glass. And given Wade's Achillies heal for much of his LSU tenure was on the defensive end, anyone who is a good defender is welcomed.

So no, if you are dismissing this signing because he's not putting up huge scoring numbers then it isn't a "huge coup". But depending upon the players around him he could be one of those guys that makes a lot of winning plays during games that don't show up in the "points" collum of the box score.
Posted by NorthTxLSU
Dallas to Austin to Houston
Member since Nov 2018
14949 posts
Posted on 4/21/26 at 8:39 am to
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He hasn’t developed a good jump shot, and he’s a poor free throw shooter. His offensive usefulness is mostly as a slasher and good offensive rebounder. Defensively he is versatile, excellent athlete, strong, good length for his height, a shutdown wing defender


Sounds like the exact type of player WW loves and we saw a lot of his first stint here
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