Sika Koné

Sika Koné (KOH-nay) (born 13 July 2002) is a Malian basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and for CB Avenida of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto. She was selected 29th overall in the 2022 WNBA draft by the New York Liberty.

Professional career

Spain

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

Since 2023, Koné plays for CB Avenida.

WNBA

New York Liberty (2022)

The New York Liberty selected Koné with the No. 29 overall pick in the third round of the 2022 WNBA draft. She never played a game for the Liberty and was waived on May 16, 2023.

Chicago Sky (2023)

The Chicago Sky claimed Koné off waivers on May 18, 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 April 14, 2024, Koné was traded to the Minnesota Lynx alongside the 2024 8th overall pick, a 2025 2nd round pick, and the rights to swap a 2026 1st round pick in exchange for Nikolina Milić and the 7th overall pick in 2024.

Washington Mystics (2024–present)

On August 20, 2024, Koné was traded to the Washington Mystics alongside Olivia Époupa and a 2026 second round pick in exchange for Myisha Hines-Allen.