“Bilal Coulibaly Declares as Candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft: Analysis and Expectations”

The day after Rayan Rupert’s announcement, declared a candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s Bilal Coulibaly’s turn to take the plunge. While he will only be 19 years old in July, the second jewel of the Mets 92 has deposited his name in the most undecided urn in world basketball. Too early ? Well aimed? We take stock.

Yes, in the game, it’s probably a little early for Bilal Coulibaly to perform in the NBA. And yet, this Thursday, the back of the Metropolitans 92 from Boulogne-Levallois officially declared himself a candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft. What are his chances of being selected? Bilal is announced 26th best prospect of the 2023 vintage by Jonathan Givony of ESPN. For comparison, Rayan Rupert is 17th and announced at the entrance of the lottery choices. It is therefore a superb run exercised by Coulibaly. At the start of the season, the native of Saint-Cloud was still far from the professional level acquired by Rupert. But now, Vincent Collet granted him 16 minutes average over 22 Betclic Elite matchesand by a twist of fate, Victor Wembanyama is evolving alongside him this season. A gala evening against Bronny Jamessolid professional performances, coupled with scouts in the stands, were enough to place Bilal Coulibaly in the esteem of the cainris.

NEWS: Bilal Coulibaly, a projected first rounder, has declared for the NBA draft, he told ESPN. Standing 6’8 with a 7’2 wingspan and significant long-term potential, Coulibaly has broken out in a major way alongside Victor Wembanyama as of late.

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— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 20, 2023

The thing is, in ESPN’s 2024 mock draft released last February, Bilal Coulibaly is announced… in 8th position. A padded seat and very conducive to large contract. So, wouldn’t it be wiser to wait a season with a key role within a professional group? Not necessarily. The light brought by Victor Wembanyama to the Mets 92 games – broadcast on the NBA app – will no longer be valid once this season is over. And Bilal Coulibaly is currently only a cut NBA attacker in the making. Age means that he only averages 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds: laying a more carnivorous 2023-24 season will be difficult. What are the Americans waiting for? If Bilal decides to stay one more year in France, it is an obvious statistical increase. Between that and the NCAA prospects that will reveal themselves in the year, the 2024 mock draft has – for the moment – ​​little value. Of course, Bilal Coulibaly can still withdraw his candidacy for the 2023 Draft. Perhaps he is simply testing himself in the mocks, to see how high he is able to go. His current rating is good. It only remains for him to correctly finish the season with the Mets 92. Why not by asking big Playoffs. Behind, the best opportunity will come by itself.

Bilal Coulibaly has officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft ✍️@Bilaal_6 pic.twitter.com/3HSmcSmhrV

— Comsport (@Agence_Comsport) April 20, 2023