Number 1 of the last « mock draft » from ESPN, Alexandre Sarr was injured on December 28 during the Perth Wildcats' victory against the Adelaide 36ers. A simple slip which will keep him away for two to three weeks according to his club's press release.
“Alex Sarr suffers from a small hip strain” can we read in this communicated. “Sarr will be examined again before the next match, on January 13, against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with 2 to 3 weeks as the timetable for his return. »
Left at 18 years old in Australia to prepare as best as possible before the Draft, Olivier's little brother averages 9.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks, and NBA scouts were impressed by his performances during the double opposition against to Team Ignite (G-League) this fall.
In his latest analysis, Jonathan Givony imagines him in a role similar to those of Evan Mobley and Chet Holmgren, with this ability to play far from the circle, but also to post his defender up close and far.