Alabama freshman Mouhamed Dioubate underwent surgery, plans to play this season
Alabama men’s basketball freshman forward Mouhamed Dioubate underwent surgery on his left knee but still plans on playing this upcoming season, according to Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats.
“Mo had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee performed by Dr. Lyle Cain on an injury discovered during the physical process,” said Oats in a statement sent to BamaOnLine. “He is expected to make a full recovery with plans to return this upcoming season.”
Earlier this month, Dioubate shared a photo via his Instagram story that revealed the injured knee, which was heavily wrapped and in a brace, while Dioubate used crutches to stand.
Dioubate is one of seven newcomers that either joined or is set to join the Alabama men’s basketball program this offseason, along with Aaron Estrada, Kris Parker, Grant Nelson, Jarin Stevenson, Sam Walters and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. The recent additions of Stevenson, who reclassified from the 2024 class, and Nelson, a transfer from North Dakota State, will help a UA frontcourt that lost four key contributors this offseason.
Dioubate, a 6-foot-7 class of 2023 small forward, ultimately chose the Crimson Tide over Maryland, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Kansas State. He also received offers from Ohio State, St. John’s, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, and others.
Dioubate is the No. 101 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 20 small forward and the No. 4 player in the state of Connecticut. On3’s evaluators are higher on Dioubate, ranking him 87th overall in the class.
Scouting summary on Dioubate
“Mouhamed Dioubate’s length and athleticism allow him to play bigger than his listed 6-6 or 6-7 height. The forward is an excellent defender, really able to get in the passing lanes and switch down a lineup. He is an instinctive offensive rebounder, extending possessions through the game. Offensively, Dioubate is good in the half court with two dribbles, in straight lines. The jump shot is average to below right now and he lacks counters off the bounce, but the forward does a good job of playing with himself. He is the type that affects winning on both ends, making things around him better.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw
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