Alex Sarr

Updated on 7/1/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 7-1
Weight: 215
Country: France
Professional Team: Perth
Classification: International ‘05
Birthdate: 4/26/2005

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 2
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2024 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 2 by the Washington Wizards

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Solid low post scorer
Decent shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid defender
Great shot blocker
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Must expand upon his low post moves
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Can be too passive on offense
Not an elite rebounder
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Alex Sarr is an athletic, skilled big man that played very well in the Overtime Elite League, and he also played for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL in Australia. He is tremendously athletic big man that can make high-flying plays on both ends of the floor, is a skilled passing big man, and he also has an emerging face-up game. He also is a solid rim protector that is a tremendous shot blocker and help his team protect the paint. Sarr will need to continue to improve his outside shot, but he is a very talented big man that will be a top 3 pick in the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Overtime Elite Profile
ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft, Dated June 24th, 2023
ESPN’s Article on Sarr to Play for Perth in the NBL in Australia for the 2023-24 Season

Games Scouted:
3/4/23 YNG Dreamerz vs. City Reapers
7/1/23 France vs. USA
9/6/23 Perth vs. G-League Ignite
9/8/23 Perth vs. G-League Ignite
9/17/23 Perth vs. Cairns
3/8/24 Perth vs. Tasmania
3/11/24 Perth vs. Tasmania
3/13/24 Perth vs. Tasmania

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