Mo Dioubate gives his take on UK Basketball starting lineup changes

The Kentucky Wildcats are struggling on the court, and the beatdown from Alabama on Saturday did them no favors with the fanbase.

The biggest question circulating around the BBN over the last few days has centered on rotations and starting lineups, as the Cats have trailed by 20+ points in four of their seven power-conference games this season.

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We all seemingly know the answer to the question. Give your best players more minutes.

That makes Tuesday’s statement from forward Mo Dioubate carry a lot more weight as Kentucky enters the Missouri matchup on Wednesday.

“If we allow those guys to play a little more and stuff, it’s gonna build the momentum of the team. It’s gonna look like what people have been imagining,” he said when talking about Jaland Lowe and Jayden Quaintance playing more.

The answer to this issue is fairly simple. Let your point guard and your future lottery pick in Quaintance play as many minutes as possible. Unfortunately, it would take a big shift in philosophy from this staff to make that happen. Not only are they trying to ensure Lower and his banged-up shoulder stay healthy, but Mark Pope also likes to have a deep rotation where 8-to-9 players get significant minutes.

Now, we have something to watch for tomorrow night. This team needs a change and quickly. Hopefully, this helps kick it forward.