LSU Basketball Coach Will Wade announced on Tuesday that forward Mouhamed (Mo) Dioubate has signed a letter of intent and will join the Tigers for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing a blend of experience and versatility to the roster.
A native of Queens, New York, Dioubate arrives after two productive seasons in the SEC, first at Alabama and then at Kentucky, where he established himself as a reliable rebounder and shot‑blocker.
At Kentucky during the 2025‑26 year he appeared in 31 games, starting 10, and posted averages of 8.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 block per game, highlighted by a 17‑point, eight‑rebound, three‑block performance in the NCAA Tournament victory over Santa Clara.
Analysts have placed him at No. 54 in the transfer portal rankings by On3 and No. 62 by 247Sports, while also listing him as the sixth‑best small forward among portal prospects.
Coach Wade praised the forward’s physicality and decision‑making, saying the move “adds a tough, smart player who can stretch the floor and protect the rim.”
A Strategic Addition for the Tigers
Dioubate’s recent form includes a 14‑point, three‑rebound outing in the 2026 SEC Tournament against Florida, a season‑high 19 points with seven rebounds at Texas A&M, and a 14‑point, 12‑rebound, five‑steal line in a win over Indiana.
His sophomore year at Alabama saw him appear in all 37 games, averaging 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, leading the Crimson Tide in rebounds on ten occasions, including a career‑high 16 boards against Houston, and ranking second on the team with 70 offensive rebounds.
As a freshman he contributed 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, earned a reputation as a top‑ranked power forward (No. 18 by 247 Sports, No. 74 overall by Rivals), and helped his prep team capture the National Prep Championship in 2022.
Off the court, Dioubate’s EYBL performances showcased a 13.6‑point, 7.7‑rebound average and the most points scored in the paint (309) that year, underscoring his scoring efficiency around the rim.
With his blend of size, rebounding tenacity and shooting touch, Dioubate is expected to bolster LSU’s frontcourt depth and provide a new dimension to Coach Wade’s offensive schemes.