Pitt was rumored to be getting a visit from 6’9" power forward Karim Coulibaly this weekend, but it turned out that would not be the case due to a schedule conflict. However, Pitt head coach Jeff Capel and his staff got positive news regarding the talented big on Friday, as Andrew Slater of The Athletic reported he had committed to the program just after noon ET.
Coulibaly is considered a four-star recruit, according to ESPN, and he holds three-star ratings from 247Sports and Rivals. He chose Pitt over St. Joseph’s and Tulane after receiving at least offers from 13 schools, including Boston College, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Providence, Rutgers and St.