Ousmane N’Diaye discusses decision to join Kentucky program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Ousmane N’Diaye, a Senegalese forward, has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2026-27 season. He shared details of his decision during a conversation with teammates, revealing that the arrangement was finalized while he was at the cinema watching a Michael Jackson movie. His agent texted him during the film, prompting his acceptance of the move. N’Diaye joins a roster that includes returnee Malachi Moreno and transfer Milan Momcilovic, who also opted to remain at Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft. Coach Mark Pope's plans for the team are shaping up positively ahead of the new season.
- •N’Diaye will join Kentucky for the 2026-27 season.
- •He accepted the offer during a movie screening.
- •Malachi Moreno returns after withdrawing from the NBA draft.
- •Milan Momcilovic also joins the team from Iowa State.
- •Coach Mark Pope continues to build a competitive roster.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — “Was In The Cinema”: Ousmane N’Diaye Reveals Circumstances In Which He Agreed To Kentucky Move
"One of the players that the Big Blue Nation (BBN) will be keeping an eye on this season for Kentucky is Ousmane N’Diaye, with the Senegalese forward making his way to Lexington for the 2026-27 campaign. Speaking to his colleagues in the Kentucky setup, N’Diaye has now revealed the circumstances in which he said yes to the move to Lexington.
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