Kentucky Forward Mo Dioubate Enters Transfer Portal

Player cites desire for more playing time after one season with Wildcats

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:21pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented movements of a basketball player, conceptually representing the unexpected roster changes facing the Kentucky Wildcats.Dioubate's departure creates an unexpected roster hole for the Wildcats to fill through the transfer portal or recruiting.Lexington Today

Junior forward Mo Dioubate has announced he will enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal after spending just one season with the University of Kentucky men's basketball team. Dioubate, a native of Queens, New York, averaged around 9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1 assist per game during the 2025-26 season.

Why it matters

Dioubate's decision to transfer comes as a surprise, as the Wildcats were expected to have a deep and talented frontcourt rotation next season. His departure creates an unexpected hole that Kentucky's coaching staff will need to address through the transfer portal or recruiting.

The details

Dioubate announced his decision to enter the transfer portal in a post on his personal Instagram account, where he collaborated with On3 reporter Joe Tipton to break the news. The junior forward cited a desire for more playing time as the primary reason behind his decision to leave Kentucky after just one season.

  • Dioubate played for the Wildcats during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Mo Dioubate

A junior forward who spent one season with the University of Kentucky men's basketball team.

Joe Tipton

A reporter for the sports media outlet On3 who collaborated with Dioubate to announce his decision to enter the transfer portal.

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What they’re saying

“I'm entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining. I want to thank the coaching staff and my teammates at Kentucky for a great experience, but I feel it's best for me to explore other options where I can get more playing time.”

— Mo Dioubate

What’s next

Dioubate's departure leaves Kentucky with a hole to fill in its frontcourt rotation for the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats' coaching staff will likely need to address this through the transfer portal or recruiting.

The takeaway

Dioubate's decision to transfer after just one season at Kentucky is a surprising development, as the Wildcats were expected to have a deep and talented frontcourt next year. His departure creates an unexpected roster hole that the coaching staff will need to address in the coming months.