"Between the incoming rookie class headlined by Tre Johnson and Will Riley, veteran addition of CJ McCollum and high-upside swing on Cam Whitmore through the trade market, Washington's depth chart looks much deeper heading into next season. Not to mention, Washington has a lot riding on the second-year leap's of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and even Kyshawn George. Even the development of Bilal Coulibaly is an essential piece to the team's rebuilding moving forward."
"The oversized guard's length at six-foot-eight, mixed with his defensive instincts and seemingly improved offensive game excited Washington about his potential to step into the role in the front court next season alongside the team's revamped backcourt. However, after an underwhelming showing in EuroBasket was capped off with a thumb injury that not only required surgery, but now has put the French product in position to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with a return timeline listed at 6-8 weeks."
Washington's roster incoming additions include rookies Tre Johnson and Will Riley, veteran CJ McCollum, and Cam Whitmore via trade, creating deeper overall depth. The team projects second-year leaps from Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George as key developmental pieces. Bilal Coulibaly was slated to start at small forward thanks to his 6'8" length, defensive instincts, and improved offense. A thumb injury suffered after EuroBasket required surgery and now threatens his availability for the 2025-26 season with a 6-8 week return timeline. Coulibaly's absence could provide Kyshawn George a larger role and a chance for a breakout sophomore season.
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