Bilal CoulibalyWashington Commanders · #0
Bilal Coulibaly is a long, athletic French two-way wing for the Washington Wizards, drafted 7th in 2023 (via Indiana). A former teammate of Victor Wembanyama at Metropolitans 92, he became a starting-caliber perimeter defender and secondary playmaker, won Olympic silver with France in 2024, and profiles as a foundational two-way piece of Washington's rebuild.
Bilal Coulibaly — the report card
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Where Bilal Coulibaly stands
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Bilal Coulibaly — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Bilal Coulibaly
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Bilal Coulibaly career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 63 | 27.2 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 1.7 | .435 | .346 |
| 2024-25 | 59 | 33.0 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 3.4 | .421 | .281 |
| 2025-26 | 56 | 26.2 | 11.7 | 4.3 | 2.6 | .425 | .319 |
| Career | 178 | 28.8 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
The Lab
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Are the Washington Commanders built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Bilal Coulibaly
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
A long, athletic French two-way wing — perimeter defense and playmaking for Washington's rebuild.
Turning pro
Drafted 7th overall, 2023 as a Guard.
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A long, athletic French two-way wing — perimeter defense and playmaking for Washington's rebuild.
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A Wembanyama teammate at Metropolitans 92, Coulibaly was drafted 7th in 2023 and his rights traded to Washington.
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He became the youngest player ever to start a game for the Wizards.
Off the court
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Experience
- 3rd Season
- Draft
- 7th overall, 2023
- Born
- Saint-Cloud, France
- Age
- 22
- Jersey
- #0
Coulibaly is part of French basketball's golden generation — a Paris-suburb product of Malian descent who rose alongside Wembanyama at Metropolitans 92 before jumping to the NBA at 19. He added an Olympic silver medal with France in 2024, cementing his place in the national-team picture.
His on-court identity is length and two-way versatility — a 6-foot-7 wing with the tools to guard multiple positions and disrupt passing lanes, paired with growing on-ball creation (his assists rose to 3.4 a game). Consistent outside shooting and health are the swing factors, but his defensive floor and playmaking upside make him a genuine building block.
A long, athletic two-way wing — perimeter defense, disruption, and growing playmaking.
Bilal Coulibaly — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Bilal Coulibaly, answered.
