In a summer filled with buzz, potential, and fresh faces, the Kentucky Wildcats just gave us a sneak peek at something deeper than highlights — pure hustle. The program recently posted each player’s career-high in college rebounds, and what it revealed was eye-opening.
Topping the list?
Mouhamed Dioubate with a monster 16-rebound performance. He’s not just back — he’s reminding everyone why he’s the team’s heart and soul on the boards. That number screams veteran presence.
Next up?
Jayden Quaintance, the 18-year-old phenom who’s been turning heads all offseason, checks in with 14 rebounds. A freak athlete with an NBA frame, this number confirms what we’ve seen all summer: he’s not waiting to “develop” — he’s dominating now.
Right behind them:
Otega Oweh (12 REB) and Brandon Garrison (10 REB) — two workhorses who bring size and motor. Garrison especially is looking like the kind of guy who’ll clean up the glass and control the paint.
Don’t sleep on Kam Williams either — the new addition already has a 10-rebound game under his belt. He’s making an early case to earn big minutes in Pope’s rotation.
Others making waves:
Jaland Lowe (10 REB) quietly keeps proving he can do more than just run the point.
Reece Potter (8 REB) — the 7-footer is learning how to use his size more consistently.
Trent Noah, Denzel Aberdeen, and Collin Chandler each sit at 6 rebounds, showing solid production from the guard and wing spots.
And then there’s the group of exciting newcomers and developing talent like:
Braydon Hawthorne
Andrija Jelavic
Jasper Johnson
Malachi Moreno
They don’t have career highs listed yet — but that’s what makes the season ahead even more intriguing. Once these guys hit the floor in live action? Expect those N/As to get replaced fast.
This rebounding stat sheet isn’t just numbers — it’s identity. It shows who’s grinding, who’s crashing the glass, and who’s bringing SEC toughness before the season even tips off. And if this team keeps rebounding like this?
Don’t be shocked when Kentucky starts bullying teams off the floor.
Mark Pope knows it — and now, so do we.
