OCTOBER 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
BILAL COULIBALY #0 - SMALL FORWARD - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
12.5 PPG •
5.4 RPG •
3.2 APG
12.5 PPG
5.4 RPG
3.2 APG
Bilal Coulibaly's career night guides Wizards past Hawks Bilal Coulibaly scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed nine rebounds, helping lead the Washington Wizards to a 133-120 victory over the...
Bilal Coulibaly puts up career-high 27 points in victory over Atlanta Hawks
OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE
Career-high 27 points vs. Hawks Coulibaly accumulated 27 points (11-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 133-120 win over Atlanta.
Impact Just two days after scoring a then career-best 23 points, Coulibaly surpassed that total with 27 points on just 14 field-goal attempts during Wednesday's win. The 2023 first-round pick began his rookie season on the bench, but he steadily saw his role increase and has continued to see more playing time and responsibilities early on in his sophomore year. Through the first four games of the 2024-25 regular season, Coulibaly is averaging 18.8 points on 59.1 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 34.0 minutes per contest.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Coulibaly scores career-high 27, Wizards sweep home-and-home against Atlanta with 133-120 victory
Bilal Coulibaly scored a career-high 27 points, and the Washington Wizards beat Atlanta 133-120 for the second win over the Hawks in three daysOCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bilal Coulibaly got bounce 🆙
OCTOBER 31 • YOUTUBE
Team option picked up The Wizards exercised the 2025-26 team option on Coulibaly's contract Tuesday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact After a modest rookie season, Coulibaly is seeing an expanded role to start Year 2. Through three games, he's averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals while posting 50/36/81 shooting splits. With the transaction, Coulibaly is under contract through the 2025-26 campaign.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly scores 17 in win over Hawks
OCTOBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Pops for 23 points in loss Coulibaly had 23 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Saturday's 135-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact While Coulibaly scored only eight points on six shots in the season-opening loss to Boston, the second-year wing made his presence felt elsewhere. He grabbed six boards, dished out six assists and recorded a steal in 30 minutes. Coulibaly didn't have as good of a well-rounded game versus Cleveland, but he found his stroke from deep and was more assertive offensively, tying Kyle Kuzma with a team-high 16 shot attempts. This is an encouraging start for Coulibaly in fantasy, especially considering Washington's first two opponents are considered some of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Brian Keefe, Bilal Coulibaly, and Alex Sarr
OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE
Bilal Coulibaly is starting to connect the dots The Wizards’ second-year guard continues to flash, scoring 23 points in a 135-116 loss to the Cavaleirs.
OCTOBER 27 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Bilal Coulibaly score career-high 23 points vs. Cavaliers
OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE
Good to go Thursday Coulibaly (finger) will play in Thursday's game against the Celtics, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coulibaly missed Friday's preseason finale due to a sprained left index finger, but it sounds like his absence was mostly a precaution. There's no word of any restrictions heading into Opening Night. Coulibaly averaged 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks across 27.2 minutes in 63 regular-season games last season, and he could be ready for a larger role in his second campaign.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing in preseason finale Coulibaly (finger) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coulibaly is dealing with a sprained left index finger, and it remains to be seen if the injury will allow him to be available for the regular-season opener against the Celtics next Thursday. If that's not the case, then Corey Kispert (back) and rookie Carlton Carrington would figure to see an uptick in playing time.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Monday Coulibaly (finger) has been ruled out of Monday's preseason game versus the Nets.
Impact Coulibaly is dealing with a left finger sprain, though he is not likely to miss time during the regular season. The 20-year-old's last chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against the Knicks.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly with 13 points, 4 rebounds in win over Raptors
OCTOBER 12 • YOUTUBE
Media Availability: Head Coach Brian Keefe, Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George
OCTOBER 10 • YOUTUBE
Starts at shooting guard in opener Couliably posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 125-98 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Impact With Malcolm Brogdon (hand) unavailable, Coulibaly drew the start at shooting guard over Corey Kispert. Coulibaly's rookie season was a mixed bag, but he showed promise. Given the Wizards aren't expected to compete for a playoff spot this season, Coulibaly should get plenty of developmental minutes even if he struggles out of the gate in Year 2.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly is ready for a 'once-in-a-lifetime moment' at the Olympics After his rookie season with the Wizards was cut short by an injury, Coulibaly is healthy and was officially selected this week to play for...
JULY 11 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
11 points against Germany in loss Coulibaly notched 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 23 minutes in France's 70-65 loss to Germany on Monday.
Impact Coulibaly tied Nicolas Batum with a team-high 11 points in France's olympic preparation game loss Monday. The 19-year-old missed the Wizards' last 15 games due to a right wrist injury, but he seems to be good to go for training camp in the Fall as he plays for his home country in the offseason. Coulibaly averaged 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks across 27.2 minutes in 63 regular-season games last season.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Wembanyama headlines France's preliminary roster for Paris Olympics
With Victor Wembanyama as the focal point, France coach Vincent Collet announced his preliminary roster for the 2024 Olympics.MAY 16
Former Raptors Star Called Overrated by Wizards Rookie Former Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam was called overrated by Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly during a recent interview
MAY 1 • SI.COM
Bilal Coulibaly's usage rate as a rookie was low. But does that matter? Don't let Coulibaly's relatively small role on offense fool you. His first NBA season was a success.
APRIL 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wizards G Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) out for season Washington Wizards rookie guard Bilal Coulibaly will miss the rest of the regular season because of a fractured right wrist.The injury occur...
MARCH 19 • KANSASCITY.COM
Wizards lose Bilal Coulibaly (fractured wrist) for the rest of season The injury will not require surgery, which means the teenager could still be able to play for France this summer at the Paris Olympics.
MARCH 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Season ends early Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the season due to an ongoing recovery from a right wrist contusion, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Coulibaly will ultimately be sidelined for the final 15 games of the season, leaving behind season-long stats of 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks on 43.5 percent shooting across 63 appearances. The 19-year-old's injury has not escalated to anything serious or long term, but his recovery or re-injury risk are enough for Washington to shut him down for the year. Coulibaly remains raw, but his future is bright, as he flashed incremental growth in comfort level and shooting performance throughout the course of the season.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
