Four-star forward Mouhamed Dioubate was one of Alabama's biggest additions in this year's recruiting class. The Queens, New York native saw his stock catapult last summer, while on the EYBL circuit with New York’s PSA Cardinals, earning 2022 EYBL first-team honors.

In October, Dioubate chose Alabama over Maryland, Wake Forest and Virginia Tech, among others.

Let’s dive into the film room to see what Alabama is getting in the athletic play-finishing forward.

Traditional Stats (EYBL): 13.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.8 blocks;

54.5% from the field, 0% from three, and 55.4% from the free throw line.

Offensive Role: Athletic finisher

Defensive Role: Helper

Dioubate is an athletic force, scoring the most points at the rim (309) in last year’s EYBL circuit, according to Synergy Sports.

He doesn’t shy away from contact at the rim, instead, he absorbs it. Dioubate can operate from the short corner, flash up to the high post, and flashes a level of utility when piecing together combo-moves as a self-created driver.

He also draws fouls at a legitimately absurd rate (42.6% free throw rate in EYBL), so it’ll be vital for him to start taking advantage of those opportunities by converting free throws at an average to above-average level in college.

Dioubate is also an excellent 2-foot leaper for his size, utilizing a drop-step to evade the defender on the block in the third clip. These are the type of moves you’d expect from a 7-footer, not a lengthy 6-foot-7 forward. Dioubate has intriguing value as a short roll operator.

See this possession, Dioubate slips the screen, receives the pass around the 3-point line, dodges the first defender, then spins left to get the ball in his strong hand for the finish.

Additionally, he is an excellent offensive rebounder through his vertical athleticism, activity level, and timing. Alabama ranked in the top 20 nationally in offensive rebound rate last season, in large part due to the impact of 6-foot-10 freshman Noah Clowney. Dioubate doesn’t have the same height advantage as Clowney, but his motor will be valuable nonetheless.

Arguably the most valuable aspect of Dioubate’s game is his defensive playmaking. He just wreaks havoc on that end of the floor.

Dioubate is extremely active when roaming from the weak side, he can stick with wings on the perimeter, and defend 1-on-1 with verticality and superb body control.

On the AAU circuit with the PSA Cardinals, his primary defensive assignment typically occupied the short corner or high post, but his horizontal athleticism and communication will allow Nate Oats to get creative with switching schemes that involve Dioubate in the primary or secondary action.

Dioubate offers elite tools, athleticism and activity from the forward position, which allows him and the coaching staff to explore many different developmental pathways with his game.

Does he develop a somewhat consistent 3-point shot and become a legit two-way force on the wing? Does he continue to add to his frame and operate as a small-ball big in spurts? Is he a tweener that struggles to find a spot positionally, given his lack of an outside shot, and mostly provides value via his energy in a depth role?

From the outside looking in, it’s up in the air. Dioubate’s upside is extraordinarily high if he continues to build upon his foundational skills and physical advantages.

“He is a multi-talented player who can play a variety of positions,” Oats told the media following November’s early signing period. “He is a big wing that is extremely versatile and tenacious on the defensive side of the ball and most importantly has won at a high level. Since we have been here, our program has done well with big wings that can play multiple positions. He comes from a winning program under coach Thomas Espinosa and we are thrilled to add him to our program.”