Alexandre Sarr, a projected first-round pick next year, was voted one of the top international players not currently playing in the NBA in the annual survey of general managers released this week.
Born in France, Sarr recently stole the show in front of executives and scouts during two games against the G League Ignite with the Perth Wildcats in Henderson, Nevada. He averaged 21.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, six blocks and two assists in those two outings.
The 7-footer flashed his overall game versus the Ignite, from his shooting to his ability to block shots. His 7-foot, 5-inch wingspan gave the Ignite problems in those two games as it should enable him to find similar success this season in the NBL.
The performance enabled him to be recognized by NBA GMs.
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
- Nikola Mirotic – 37%
- Edy Tavares – 27%
- Alex Sarr – 13%
- Dzanan Musa – 10%
- Willy Hernangomez – 7%; Also receiving votes: Juancho Hernangomez, Rokas Jokubaitis
The 18-year-old is currently averaging 12 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and one assist in three games this season with the Wildcats. He has connected on four of his six 3-point attempts in the early going and recently hit a clutch shot to seal a win last week.
Sarr helped himself, perhaps as much as any prospect during that two-game exhibition run, and should begin the year projected to be a lottery pick. With more improvement and development, he could find himself ranked even higher by next June.
Last year, eventual No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama took the top spot in the survey in the same category. Sarr has the potential to emerge as the next elite prospect from France, given his overall skill set, and is high on general managers’ radars, as a result.
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