Geaux_Hawks wrote:Bilal Coulibaly would be an intriguing prospect.
CP War Hawks wrote:Bilal Coulibaly is another 18 year old French wing very similar to Rupert.
CP War Hawks wrote:Bilal projects more to Jalen Williams for me. His frame separates him from most prospects.
CP War Hawks wrote:Bilal can quench that Williams thirst. I actually like his potential more than JW.
The RingerBilal Coulibaly | Wing | Metropolitans 92 (LNB), France
6'7" | 187 lb | Wingspan: 6'8" | 19 years old
11.3 ppg -- 4.4 rpg -- 35.7 3PT%
SHADES OF: O.G. Anunoby, Torrey Craig
PLUSES
- Superb measurements, a long wingspan, and a wide frame give him elite defensive upside. But he also brings grit and a consistent approach, actively contesting hard on closeouts, jumping passing lanes, and flying in to help in the paint as a shot blocker.
- Even at his young age, he’s got the strength to compete at the pro level as a defender who switches across positions.
- Explosive at-rim finisher who takes long strides to the basket and needs little space to elevate for loud dunks.
- He’s best as a straight-line driver and displays skill using an occasional change-of-pace move or Euro steps.
- Plays within himself by keeping the ball moving and looking for cutting opportunities. A creative NBA offense could take advantage of his athleticism by using him as a screener to get him going to the basket.
- Improved 3-point shooter off the catch (35.1 percent) and a solid free throw shooter (76.6 percent), both way up from his first season with the Mets 92.
MINUSES
- Raw ball handler who often attacks the paint without a plan, leading to charges or sloppy passes. Early in his career, his team will ask him to stick to simple plays.
- Unproven shooter who’s experienced streaky stretches. He has relatively stiff mechanics as he loads the ball up, so he’ll need to prove that it can translate.
- Defenses don’t have to worry about him taking jumpers off the dribble, as he lacks fluidity and quickness going from his dribble into his shot.
