Former Kentucky Forward Mo Dioubate Has Committed to LSU; Freeman Commits to St. John’s
The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds last season and gives LSU an early boost in its portal rebuild.
- Kentucky transfer forward Mouhamed Dioubate announced his commitment to the LSU Tigers on Monday, becoming the program's first addition through the NCAA Transfer Portal. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound player joins LSU after stints at Alabama and Kentucky.
- Dioubate brings significant Southeastern Conference experience, having played in the Final Four and Elite Eight with the Alabama Crimson Tide before transferring to Kentucky. Last season, the forward provided defensive versatility and recorded 31 blocks and 30 steals.
- LSU head coach Will Wade is rebuilding the roster after nine players entered the Transfer Portal following the firing of coach Matt McMahon. Wade has assembled an experienced staff including Rick Stansbury and Johnny Jones.
- "We're going to be a team that plays extremely hard," Wade said, emphasizing his recruiting strategy focuses on finding players who understand what translates to the SEC. He aims to fill 15 roster spots in the coming weeks.
- LSU remains active in the Transfer Portal to address defensive versatility as the staff evaluates candidates. Dioubate's arrival signals Wade's focus on building a physically tough, gritty roster reflecting the program's standard.
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Will Wade lands first player in the transfer portal for LSU basketball
Mouhamed Dioubate is coach Will Wade’s first LSU basketball addition for the 2026-27 roster. The transfer from Kentucky is a top 60 player in the portal, according to multiple ranking services.
Mouhamed Dioubate is Headed to LSU
Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate announced tonight that he is transferring to LSU to play for new head coach Will Wade. Dioubate averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game during his one season in Lexington. COMMITTED #bootup pic.twitter.com/nwJ0dwI0T5 — Mouhamed Dioubate ® (Mo D) (@MoDioubate) April 21, 2026 The post Mouhamed Dioubate is Headed to LSU first appeared on Nation of Blue.
SEC veteran forward Mouhamed Dioubate becomes LSU's first basketball transfer
The 6-7, 220-pounder brings valuable SEC experience, having spent the past three seasons in the league—his first two at Alabama and this past season at Kentucky—appearing in 101 career games. SEC veteran forward Mouhamed Dioubate becomes LSU’s first basketball transfer
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