Sika Koné (KOH-nay) (born 13 July 2002) is a Malian

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player for the

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of the

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(WNBA). She was selected 29th overall in the

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by the

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Professional career

Spain

Koné started her professional career in Spain in 2019, playing for SPAR Gran Canaria. She played four seasons there. From 2023 to 2025, Koné played for

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WNBA

The

selected Koné with the 29th overall pick in the third round of the

. She stayed overseas for the 2022 season, then signed her rookie contract and joined the Liberty's training camp ahead of the 2023 season. She did not make the opening day roster and was waived by the Liberty on 16 May 2023.

Chicago Sky (2023)

The

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claimed Koné off waivers on 18 May 2023. She would go on to appear in 20 games for the Sky during the 2023 season and averaged 3.6 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and 0.5 assists per game.

Minnesota Lynx (2024)

On 14 April 2024, Koné was traded to the

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alongside the

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8th overall pick, a

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2nd round pick, and the rights to swap a

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1st round pick in exchange for Nikolina Milić and the 7th overall pick in 2024.

Washington Mystics (2024–present)

On 20 August 2024, Koné was traded to the

alongside

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and a 2026 second round pick in exchange for

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Career statistics

WNBA

Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

External links

2002 births Chicago Sky players Living people Malian women's basketball players New York Liberty draft picks CB Islas Canarias players Malian expatriate basketball people in the United States Minnesota Lynx players Washington Mystics players Forwards (basketball) Malian expatriate basketball people in Spain {{Mali-bio-stub