NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
BILAL COULIBALY #0 - SMALL FORWARD - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
12.4 PPG •
5.2 RPG •
3.4 APG
12.4 PPG
5.2 RPG
3.4 APG
Bilal Coulibaly takes a step forward as the Wizards falter in Brooklyn The rookie from France had a breakout game (and a painful late turnover) as the Wizards fell, 102-94, at Barclays Center.
Scores career-high 10 Coulibaly posted 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one block across 19 minutes during Monday's 146-128 loss to the 76ers.
Impact Coulibaly hit double-digit scoring for the first time in his young career, despite logging his second-fewest minutes of the season. His game is raw but Coulibaly is an intense defender, so his 7-foot-2 wingspan not fueling more steal and block production in his rotation role is peculiar.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to bench Coulibaly isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Impact Mike Muscala will replace Coulibaly in the starting lineup Wednesday, with Daniel Gafford (ankle) still out. Coulibaly has flashed his defensive potential already this season and should be one of Washington's first options off the bench at the forward position.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Media Availability: Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, and Wes Unseld Jr.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gets starts sans Gafford Coulibaly will start Monday's game against the Celtics.
Impact With Daniel Gafford (hip) sidelined, the Wizards are opting for a small lineup with Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija and Kyle Kuzma surrounding Coulibaly, who'll be making his first regular-season start in the NBA. Across his first two games, the rookie has averaged 1.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks in 18.5 minutes, but he figures to see an uptick in playing time and production versus Boston.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three points in pro debut Coulibaly had three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 23 minutes in Wednesday's 143-120 loss to the Pacers.
Impact Coulibaly, the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, didn't get into the scoring mix Wednesday but did lead the team in blocks. He also had three turnovers, the second-most on the team behind Jordan Poole, but that's to be expected for a rookie. He'll continue to get meaningful minutes off the bench and will look to build off his NBA debut Saturday when the Wizards host the Grizzlies.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't start in opener Coulibaly isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pacers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coulibaly will be replaced by Kyle Kuzma, who missed the team's final two preseason outings with a calf contusion, in the starting five Wednesday. The rookie forward will likely be one of Washington's first options off the bench.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bilal Coulibaly puts up 12 points vs. Charlotte Hornets
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE
'He's doing a great job': Poised rookie Bilal Coulibaly is impressing the Wizards Coulibaly is dealing with a lot of adjustments right now, but he's displaying uncommon composure.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr., Johnny Davis and Bilal Coulibaly
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly is ready for the moment but isn't in a rush Bilal Coulibaly, the No. 7 pick in the NBA draft, is making a strong early impression on his teammates on and off the court.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
NBA 2K24 Summer League: No. 7 pick Bilal Coulibaly helps Wizards roll past Thunder Coulibaly finished with 19 points while teammate Johnny Davis added a team-high 22 points in Washington's victory over Oklahoma City.
JULY 14, 2023 • NBA.COM
'I'm gonna do that': Bilal Coulibaly shows why Washington coveted him The 18-year-old from France demonstrated why the Wizards have faith in him: a willingness and a drive to improve.
JULY 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Wizards introduce Bilal Coulibaly, their new Agent Zéro Bilal Couilbaly, an 18-year-old lottery pick, will be the first Wizards player to wear No. 0 since Gilbert Arenas.
JUNE 24, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
By drafting Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards made a gutsy pick Coulibaly, an 18-year-old wing from France, has undeniable potential. But he's far from a sure thing.
JUNE 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
