Bilal Coulibaly is a French professional basketball player. He plays for the Washington Wizards as of November 2024. The official NBA Draft player profile describes him as having a "Mr. Fantastic-style elastic build," which he uses to his advantage. Born in Saint-Cloud, France, Coulibaly grew up in Courbevoie, France, where he began playing basketball at the age of 10 for the Courbevoie Sport Basket, according to the official Olympics website. He later joined the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92's youth system, where he caught the attention of Mets head coach Vincent Collet. In 2017, he began playing for the Levallois Sporting Club Basket. From 2021 to 2023, he played for the Metropolitans 92, where he averaged 21.9 points, 2.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game in the LNB Espoirs competition, getting promoted to the senior team.
In the 2023 NBA Draft, Coulibaly was selected by the Wizards as the seventh overall pick in the first round. He officially signed a contract with the team on July 2, 2023. Coulibaly has also represented France on the international stage. He played for the French men's national under-18 team and competed in the 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship in Turkey. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.9 rebounds in that tournament, helping France secure fifth place. Additionally, he participated in the 2024 Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris, where France secured the silver medal.
What is Bilal Coulibaly's wingspan?
Bilal Coulibaly has a wingspan of 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 m). As noted in his NBA Draft Player profile, he uses his impressive wingspan to block passing lanes, contest jumpers, and reject shots around the rim.
Bilal Coulibaly Height
Bilal Coulibaly is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall. The Wizards’ general manager, Will Dawkins, described him as a rare mix of youth, elite athleticism, and speed with a skill set to continue handling the ball, passing, and defending at a high level.
Bilal Coulibaly Weight
As listed in his NBA profile, Bilal Coulibaly weighs 195 lbs (88 kg).
Bilal Coulibaly Age
Bilal Coulibaly, who was born on July 26, 2004, in Saint-Cloud, France, is 20 years old as of November 2024.
FAQs on Bilal Coulibaly
A. Bilal Coulibaly is French by nationality.
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A. Bilal Coulibaly has one year of experience in the NBA as of the 2024 season.
A. Bilal Coulibaly grew up in in Courbevoie, France.
