Washington’s Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery on a torn ligament in his right thumb after EuroBasket, likely sidelining him at the start of the season. Teammate Alex Sarr also exited with a calf issue. France, Olympic silver medalists, were eliminated by Georgia in the round of 16. Coulibaly averaged 12.3 points and five rebounds last season but shot just 28.1% from three; with training camp missed, Washington’s young core will have to adapt, and Coulibaly’s return will determine early-season role and fantasy upside.