Kentucky Adds Senegalese Forward Ousmane N'Diaye for 2026–27
His pro run in Italy points to Mark Pope recruiting experience up front.
Overview
- Kentucky announced Ousmane N'Diaye's commitment on the program's UK Sports Network account on X.
- O'NDiaye played last season for Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, averaging 10.2 points and 6.7 rebounds.
- The 6-foot-11 forward from Senegal hit 32.1% from three over 26 games in Italy's top league.
- He joins a 2026–27 newcomer group that includes transfers Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins plus freshmen Mason Williams and Zyon Hawthorne.
- He went undrafted in 2025 after an earlier 2023 draft entry, bringing pro experience that could raise Kentucky's frontcourt floor.