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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.

Bilal Coulibaly | Wing | Metropolitans 92 (LNB), France

6'7" | 187 lb | Wingspan: 6'8" | 19 years old

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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.

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Has he really grown to have a 7'3 W/S?! That would be nuts being only 6'7. I still think he's one of the better 15-20 guys to target. Could probably be viewed as a top 10 talent this year with some better handles and fluidity. Shot mechanics are improving. I'd take him at 15.

Not sure How I feel about being quoted from previous renderings... Bilal has options that will benefit him. I'd like him to come over and workout/examined but his handlers may just keep him in place. He's a sure fire top 10 pick in 2024 if he chooses to declare then.

CP War Hawks wrote:Not sure How I feel about being quoted from previous renderings...

I literally made this thread with you in mind...

Jamaaliver wrote:

CP War Hawks wrote:Not sure How I feel about being quoted from previous renderings...

I literally made this thread with you in mind...

The guy will be a top 15 prospect regardless. The only hang up is if he decides this draft or the next. If he had time for the combine, he probably would blown it up with his measurables and scrimmages.

He will be 19 years old, July 26th

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And so it begins, he's mocked 13th for the Raps on the latest mock site I like to follow.

CP War Hawks wrote:And so it begins, he's mocked 13th for the Raps on the latest mock site I like to follow.

You got a link, bro?

I legit love poring over mock drafts...

CP War Hawks wrote:And so it begins, he's mocked 13th for the Raps on the latest mock site I like to follow.

The kid's rise has been extremely fast.

Do Raptors really need another long, defensive minded wing player on that roster?

I am extremely high on him but I see no chance he lands at 15. No one I love that's underrated falls to the range of my team

King Ken wrote:I am extremely high on him but I see no chance he lands at 15. No one I love that's underrated falls to the range of my team

He just scored 16PTS (7/12) with 4AST in the 4th game of the semi-finals (Wemby with 15pts/7RBD/5BLK).
They won 3-1 and will start the finals next weekend. If he plays like that in the finals, no way he's available at 15.

Hot off the presses.

Might as well fire up a Bobi Klintman thread, this dude is gone with the wind dam shame.

Is Josh Smith a fair comparison for this kid?