Kentucky has a spacing problem. And ironically, that problem is tied directly to one of its most productive players.
Mo Dioubate has been a warrior this season after transferring in from Alabama. He brings the hustle, the defense, and the physicality that this team often lacks. The numbers scream that he should be on the floor as much as possible.
Mo Dioubate Season Stats:
- PTS: 11.6
- REB: 5.8
- FG%: 62.2%
He is efficient, he rebounds, and he scores inside. But there is one glaring hole in his game: He is 1-for-11 from deep. And teams are leaving him open.
The small ball twist needed for Kentucky basketball
In Mark Pope’s “pace-and-space” system, having a non-shooter at the 4-spot allows defenses to sag off and clog the paint. It kills driving lanes for guys like Otega Oweh and Jasper Johnson…