HILARIOUS SIDELINE HOBBY: Kentucky’s Mo Dioubate Takes Up Golf Not for the Game — But Just to Zoom Around in the Cart Like a Kid on Recess, Leaving Teammates Laughing and Coaches Wondering If He’ll Ever Swing a Club… Or If There’s Another Reason He’s Really Out There
In a twist that has the Kentucky basketball community in stitches, forward Mo Dioubate has found an unlikely new hobby — and no, it doesn’t involve three-pointers or defensive drills. Instead, Dioubate has become a regular sight at the local golf course, not for his swing, but for something far more unexpected: the golf cart.
Yes, you read that right. According to multiple sources close to the program, Dioubate’s recent interest in golf has very little to do with birdies or bogeys — and everything to do with burning rubber. “He’s out there tearing up the cart paths like it’s Mario Kart,” joked one teammate. “We thought he was trying to relax with some swings, but he hasn’t even picked up a club yet.”
What began as a casual offseason outing has quickly turned into a full-blown ritual. Dioubate shows up in golf attire, grabs a cart, and speeds off with the kind of joy usually reserved for amusement park rides. Whether he’s drifting around corners or blasting music from a Bluetooth speaker, Mo’s cart antics have made him a fan favorite — and a minor legend at the country club.
But while most see it as harmless fun, some inside the program are starting to wonder if there’s more to the story. “He says it’s just for laughs, but you never know with Mo,” said a member of Kentucky’s staff. “Maybe it’s how he blows off steam. Or maybe he’s scouting the next big NIL brand collab — who knows?”
Fans online have run wild with speculation, with theories ranging from a hidden passion for motorsports to an elaborate prank on Coach Pope. Meanwhile, Pope himself is reportedly amused but cautiously optimistic. “As long as he’s not flipping the thing,” he joked, “I’ll count it as agility training.”
So will Dioubate ever actually tee off? Or is this golf cart joyride part of something bigger? One thing’s for sure — in the world of Kentucky basketball, even a quiet day on the green can turn into headline-worthy chaos.
