Can Alexandre Sarr go from Next Star to No. 1 Pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?
September 11, 2023
Alexandre Sarr
- Nationality: FRA
- Date of Birth: 26/04/05
- Place of Birth: Toulouse (France)
- Position: CTR
- Height (CM): 216
- Weight (KG): 98
- Junior Assoc:
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 29/09/23
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 13/03/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 18
- NBL History: Perth 2024
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Alexandre Sarr was born in Toulouse (France). There he competed in Spain with Real Madrid’s Cadet A Youth Team before spending two years in the USA developing his game with the Overtime Elite (OTE) program. Competing at OTE with, and against, some of the world’s brightest young talents, Sarr was a force down low finishing second in the league in BLK% (4.1%) and averaged 3.0 blocks per 40 minutes.
A very fluid and mobile big man with really good movement skills, agility and leaping ability. He moves more like a wing than a traditional center. Has a lot of potential as a face-up player where he can use his speed and mobility to take defenders off the bounce – or pull up from mid range. He is also a versatile defender who can guard the 3pt line.
How many 7 footers are doing this?
Alex Sarr is SPECIAL ???? pic.twitter.com/ffhYNkDlqD— Overtime Elite (@OvertimeElite) August 22, 2022
FAMILY: The younger brother of NBA player Olivia Sarr.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Alexandre Sarr made his NBL debut with the Perth Wildcats at 18 years of age. He scored nine points in his first game.
Alexandre Sarr made history as Perth’s first-ever NBL Next Star, continuing the tradition of exciting French talents finding success in the league. Announced as a Wildcat at just 18 years old, Sarr brought a reputation for dominating players his age. Not only was he a standout in America’s Overtime Elite league for YNG Dreamerz, but he also ranked as the most efficient player (in PER) at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
At the time of his signing, Sarr was projected as the 17th pick in ESPN’s 2024 NBA Mock Draft.
“This is an extremely exciting signing for the club to be able to secure an elite talent like Alexandre as a Next Star for next season,” Wildcats General Manager of Basketball Operations Danny Mills said upon signing Sarr.
“His combination of size, skill and a high-level basketball IQ at his age is incredibly unique and why he is on the draft boards of every NBA team as a projected first-round pick for the 2024 Draft.”
Sarr made an immediate impact during a brilliant pre-season series against the G-League Ignite in Las Vegas and carried that momentum into the Wildcats’ regular season. His performances drew the attention of NBA scouts and executives, who frequently traveled to Australia to watch him play. Sarr’s first standout game came in the annual Pink Game against the Adelaide 36ers in October, where he hit two critical late three-pointers and secured a clutch rebound to clinch a thrilling victory.
A hip injury in late December against the 36ers sidelined Sarr for about a month, but he returned strongly, delivering crucial performances in the latter part of the season.
17 points, 6 rebounds in 24 minutes for projected No. 2 pick Alex Sarr in a huge road win over first place Melbourne. The 7'1 French big man has been one of the big risers of the 2024 NBA draft cycle thus far. pic.twitter.com/Jxq5LEy3we
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) November 6, 2023
Sarr’s defensive prowess shone during the playoffs, where he averaged a series-high 2.7 blocks per game in the semi-final series against Tasmania. His performance earned high praise from head coach John Rillie after a game-one win at RAC Arena.
Overall, Sarr averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 0.9 assists per game during NBL24, shooting an efficient 52% from the field in just over 17 minutes per game. His contributions cemented his status as one of the most exciting prospects in the league and a future NBA talent.
Alexandre Sarr played one season in the NBL. He averaged 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 27 NBL games.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Alex Sarr has made a bigger impact on the Next Star program than one might realise. Look at NBL rosters, Next Star program may as well be called the backup big program as teams realise that's the only position that combines team success and provides the opportunities they need pic.twitter.com/qPBdNaUNSs
— AussieHoopla (@aussiehoopla) July 2, 2024
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 18 | Perth | 17-11 (2) | 27 | 466.0 | 255 | 115 | 24 | 38 | 77 | 12 | 40 | 28 | 37 | 96 | 186 | 52% | 14 | 49 | 29% | 49 | 69 | 71% | 58% | 55% | 18 | Totals | 27 | 466 | 255 | 115 | 24 | 38 | 77 | 12 | 40 | 28 | 37 | 96 | 186 | 51.6% | 14 | 49 | 28.6% | 49 | 69 | 71.0% | 59% | 55% | 18 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 18 | Perth | 17-11 (2) | 27 | 17.3 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 6.9 | 52% | 0.5 | 1.8 | 29% | 1.8 | 2.6 | 71% | 58% | 55% | 18 | Total | 27 | 17.3 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 6.9 | 51.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.6% | 0.5 | 1.8 | 71.0% | 59% | 55% | 18 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 18 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Sarr has established himself in France’s national team program, winning a bronze medal at the 2022 U17 World Cup, where he averaged 12 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. Hes best game coming in the bronze medal game where he tallied 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks against Lithuania.
NBA EXPERIENCE
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 66% | 53% | 54% | 97% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 96 | 186 | 51.6% | 14 | 49 | 28.6% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 18 | Perth | 17-11 (2) | 27 | 466.0 | 255 | 115 | 24 | 38 | 77 | 12 | 40 | 28 | 37 | 96 | 186 | 52% | 14 | 49 | 29% | 49 | 69 | 71% | 58% | 55% | 18 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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