Alex Sarr Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

Alex Sarr's combination of defensive prowess, athleticism and flashes of ball skills and floor spacing make him one of, if not the premier prospect in the 2024 class. After spending 2 years with OTE he made the move to the Perth Wildcats of the NBL and was an integral piece to a winning team though limited by the role/minutes he was given. Still has some clear areas for improvement and questions to answer but the likely #1 on my board.
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[@Mr-Clean]

As a hawks fan I did not expect to be needing to watch this but here I am lol

[@derricksteward3778]

lmao naw fr

[@atl4sports]

Same

[@deelawton4]

Me three! LFG

[@ajevans1422]

I am just happy to be here

[@elmadness90]

Draft Alex Sarr and Bronny James and 2025 NBA FINALS here we come, To Be Continued....

[@sebulbasaur64]

it can be a big scary to take bigs at the top of the draft with lots of athleticism and limited self-creation, but Sarr passes the eye test when it comes to being a connecting passer and being confident in his outside shot. would give him 3 or 4 years before he starts to truly reach his potential there. i'm impressed!

[@JHoopslife10]

this guy is a guaranteed versatile defensive stud and good finisher/ lob threat he has a high floor for sure and with the right development he could be a border line all star

[@user-bi7ze4qj9d]

This will age perfectly while everyone bashes him in those first 2 years

[@DirtyDev]

The potential is definitely there

[@12savage68]

Thing is #1 picks are held to all time great standards regardless of how weak a class is . Following wemby sarr will definitely be seen as a bust .

[@BlueHundred1]

I think he's pretty safe. Should have an immediate impact as a defender and dunker. Rebounding will likely be an issue and so will fouling but he's going to be able to have an impact (maybe like Lively did this year). I'm surprised by his playmaking ability. Some of these reads were fairly advanced

[@chrisbaldock5785]

his lateral movement is impressive

[@bigpuppi07]

He does a really good job at keeping his hands out all the time on defense. It makes him more imposing

[@SIRKANE.]

This common defensive knowledge if you can’t do that you shouldn’t be playing at any all level basketball

[@noahwoodley8923]

@@SIRKANE.common sense not as common as u think brother

[@brandongiannascoli]

Alex Sarr you are a Wizard

[@iAmSkyWalkerJr]

That 2-way playmaking glass cleaner build bout to be the new meta in the nba

[@jackbombay1423]

I haven´t seen him play not a single full game so... but I´d always pick a player with this type of motor, heart and determination. Hard works pays off more than anything in the long run.

[@slevemcdichael5191]

Welcome to Atlanta

[@elmadness90]

Him and Bronny James in the 2nd round! To Be Continued....

[@benwhealler4278]

Yeahhhhh.....not anymore.

[@DatGuyJSTAR]

Another excited Hawks fan here checking in... All I see is him & JJ making shots tough at the rim!!!!

[@TwanDatDeW]

Welcome to DC

[@Truthman45]

You were right

[@tough3600]

dino sarr ‍🐉

[@Jbeaming1]

Future Raptor indeed!

[@Tain950]

As a Spurs fan if we get the opportunity to get this kid and don’t I’d be seriously hurt 😭😂 Him and Wemby would the the new Twin Towers

[@rafterman5072]

I think the Spurs would be better suited with a guard. They need a quality PG that can pass and score. In today’s NBA, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to have a bunch of bigs.

[@kyul9357]

@@rafterman5072it’s easier to trade for a guard. Sarr is a big talent

[@joachimmahoudeaux8619]

@@kyul9357you’re both wrong, the best deal in the next draft would be Tidjane Salaün as a PF, this is what the Spurs need with a PG to compensate for Sochan when he’s doing… Sochan things 😅 the PG the Spurs should get at all costs is Nikola Topic.

[@kyul9357]

@@joachimmahoudeaux8619 Just watched highlights of Tidjane. Looks legit. Nice 3pt shooting. Very athletic. But based on what i see, he doesn't facilitate the offense. More of a 3 and D and great finisher. Same with Sarr. Can't go wrong with either guys,,,Spurs are gonna need a facilitator like Trace Jackson Davis. Someone who can score and assist the next guy.

[@biggdoggc2490]

Spurs should go after that big center from Purdue if they're going for the Twin Towers. Trade to get a veteran legit point guard who been in the playoffs before.

[@deelawton4]

The Atlanta Hawks select Alexandre Sarr 🔥

[@IMaBeastDoWatDEn]

Seems like he has a decent motor to go along with athleticism, i think that makes his floor pretty high as a modern day defensive big at minimum

[@danielnguyen772]

He's alot better than people will think.

[@MitchellBahamas]

no hes really not

[@camkirby9760]

He’s overrated

[@Watcherboy222]

@@camkirby9760he is overrated he struggles on offense but defense his lateral is so good

[@JetHoops]

love your videos

[@AlegendArises]

If Atlanta drafts him, I think he could be the replacement they need for an aging capela who hasn’t had a productive season on the hawks since 2020. This could very well be big for atl. He complements Trae almost perfectly. Traes offense can draw enough attention away from sarr to hide his weaknesses there. Sarr definitely hides Trae’s weaknesses on d

[@HelloThere-lo3qi]

Wow his mobility at deffense is crazy good… many team will want to draft him just for the deffense

[@FabulousResults]

I think he should avoid putting on too much muscle. When Porzingis added a bunch of muscle it made him much less mobile and fluid. Sarr's biggest strength is his ability to move quickly and switch defensive assignments. He should stay lean and accept some of those shortcomings.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

One persons build has nothing to do with another

[@kubbykush420]

​@@TheIcemanthomasFacts.

[@tcarmichael3958]

Well porzingis has been less injury prone since he added a little muscle, still a effective player

[@georgeroth3042]

He should turn into giannis imo

[@tcarmichael3958]

@@georgeroth3042 put down the weed

[@PodiumTuningRacing]

My dream scenario to pair him with Wemby. Sochan, Sarr, Wemby lineup would cause mayhem on the defensive end

[@nicholasrobinson2501]

Sochan needs to polish his techniques and discipline in defense because right now he's inconsistent and he did not meet the expectations in his sophomore season..

[@imthemann_7782]

U will need a good shooter at the 3 because Sochan is not good in that area

[@lilolittle3131]

@@imthemann_7782probably gonna pick up Trae in the offseason. If the Spurs can find one more 3pt specialist I think they’ll be alright. Wemby statistically is one of the best 3pt off the dribble shooters in the league.

[@Bando1017]

@@lilolittle3131 Are you slow Spurs aren't getting Trae 🤣🤣🤣

[@HelloThere-lo3qi]

Then nobody cant shoot outside the paint area😂

[@sdhfgujk467]

Cant believe my wizards might actually get this dude based on current rumors

[@xSirChaz]

Let’s go Hawks!!!! Can’t wait to see Trae throw lobs to this guy

[@elmadness90]

Him and Bronny James! 😅 King 👑 James coming to the A!

[@ALI4138]

Trae won’t be in Atlanta.

[@elmadness90]

@@ALI4138 You have "Real Proof" Trae won't be here by the Summer? Don't be surprised if DJ gets the boot! 🥾

[@BlueHundred1]

I see some JJJ for sure. Maybe some Mitchell Robinson if he gets stronger. I think his offense will be mostly lobs like Mobley's rookie year I know how hard it is to make these videos, but I wish you had one a day! These are really well-made

[@sosmooth13]

Praying the Pistons don’t drop for the 8th time in the draft. We desperately need a versatile big. He or Risacher would dramatically improve the team’s success

[@justguy9418]

Risacher is by far the most overrated prospect in the class imo, Holland, Buzelis, and Dillingham are all a lot better and I don't think its particularly close.

[@justguy9418]

Still Sarr would be AMAZING on the Pistons we need a rim protector so badly lmao. A starting lineup of Cade, Grimes, Ausar, Fontecchio, and Sarr would be such a dominant and switchable defensive lineup. And if Ausar or Sarr's jumper ever consistently fall it'd give Cade so much space to operate. It's just so heartbreaking how Duren has just shown zero progress defensively in the two years he's played.

[@sosmooth13]

@@justguy9418 what makes Risacher overrated? What’s your perspective? As far as I see it, Risacher is the much better shooter, but Sarr is the better defender. I’ll take Sarr all day, but we aren’t getting that #1. I have no faith in the draft.

[@justguy9418]

@@sosmooth13 Lack of burst, flexibility and strength leads to him getting stuck and turning the ball over when he is asked to drive to the rim. That combined with his weak and not very deceptive handle limits him greatly as a driver/finisher, and it especially limits him as an advantage creator. Offensively he's a great off-ball shot maker, insanely quick release and as shown the ability to make NBA range shots curling off of DHO's. Great off-ball defender, good at navigating screens and chasing down his man. Though he is just average as a POA defender. My biggest concern and why I believe he's easily the most overrated prospect, is that Risacher doesn't do much of anything offensively if he's not shooting off-ball or running in transition. And his defense isn't good enough to justify ignoring his question marks offensively the way you can with Sarr.

[@justguy9418]

​@@sosmooth13 I'm lower on Risacher than most but imo I don't see much more than just a very good roleplayer in him. It's easier to find a 3&D wing similar to Risacher than it is to find someone like Matas, Holland, Dillingham, Sarr and Topic.

[@alexchoi2060]

I get the Mobley comparison-- just not as advanced offensively as Mobley at same age. But I see shooting potential, and as he should fill out physically

[@MyName-wt7oo]

One thing I’ll add (from Perth and a Wildcats fan) is his 3 point shooting from up top is elite. Don’t know what % exactly but genuinely think he might’ve been around 50%. Anywhere else he sucks rn. Definitely has lots of potential as a shooter and his defensive side is clearly already very good. And as you mentioned, his ability to guard the perimeter and guards is very impressive for his size and age.

[@luv4jets]

If Sarr can give you 10 plus rebounds in the NBA. You might have something with him. The motor always has to be running though. It might be the difference of him being a back up player or AllStar.

[@niknba]

great vid

[@BrianBell-n9y]

If this guy can shoot the rock I can see him a 00 being a really good front court option.

[@davidmuse5118]

Dudes a beast

[@NdeyeSarr-nm7pw]

Maachaalaah

[@shadowswordgaming8636]

Wemby Sarr Sochan is like whata new Age Tim, David and IF Rodman played with them lmao. The defense would be crazy and they obviously could score lmao. Especially with Vassel at SG. Maybe they can also take for a Trae young or just draft Topic with the 7th pick

[@luigidabest4743]

wemby need a floor spacer to play SF like MPJ or even like risacher in the upcoming draft

[@8998steveo]

Sochan dyes his hair like Rodman

[@VocalChainsStudio]

Best case scenario for Portland.

[@benwhealler4278]

Too bad he’s a Hawk

[@VocalChainsStudio]

@@benwhealler4278 congrats to ATL. Did not tank. Still prospered. Good!

[@kambuibomani231]

It’s giving Jaren without the shooting touch. A little Giannis lite as well before GA took the offensive leap.

[@calvinlewis6049]

We need him in Charlotte. Brandon Miller, Alex Sarr is a bright future of a Hornets Fan

[@guapymg2815]

y’all gon waste his career like y’all do with every star player

[@GoatLife755]

I swear to god if San Antonio gets this guy

[@PulledFLFGBANDFLFSV]

Its wraps if that happens

[@JA-vg8dk]

First big man to TRULY move like a guard. Wow.

[@wooskionehundred1788]

He seems to be an Evan Mobley+. He’s a Pf not a Center. If a team can plug him next to a defensive minded Center he can be much better than expected. Maybe Portland or Charlotte next to Williams.

[@mbwell]

Google the name Theo Ratliff. He’s an exact clone.

[@prestondeters5093]

He can move so well

[@jonathanm8828]

Future Wizard!

[@guapymg2815]

Hawk

[@omerazulay3198]

Wizard​@@guapymg2815

[@jonathanm8828]

@@guapymg2815nah he’s a wizard

[@OscarHerrera-hz5xz]

Should be consensus number one pick imo

[@BOQX]

ATLANTA DEFENSIVE WILL BE INSANE WITH DJ AS HIS LEADER 🔥

[@SvenTulfo]

How can Atlanta be? Passing on this defensive behemoth

[@theprophet9656]

He did not want to play for atlanta

[@Cooyah_Szn]

you sir are a hawk

[@DigitalDilldough]

you ma'am are mistaken lol

[@Nes89]

His Jumper looked a lot smoother to start the year (i.e. the game vs Ignite) with a higher release, but it looks like they changed up his form quite a bit. It looks more like JJJ/Noah now, and the results have been worse

[@NdeyeSarr-nm7pw]

❤❤❤maachaalah

[@IronheartvsMiles]

Beast on D, if can get better at O he will be top 20 in the NBA.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

Think he can be a good lob threat and he versatile to play the four and five. It’s going to take some time but he could be a really good player in the league. As a rockets fan we probably don’t have that much time since we are trying to win. He would be a good fit with the Hawks if they pick him especially if they trade either Trae or Murray

[@jaxofhearts_]

Sarrlotte Hornet!

[@DarrellSimmons-r5l]

The hawks finally get the draft pick correct and Draft Alex Sarr!

[@MilesSoliva]

Alex has a nice build that's comparable to a young Tyson Chandler and at first he'll be a good backup center to Capela but for a number 1 overall pick he lacks in offense but makes up with defense. He reminds me of Rudy Gobert but there are better defensive players in the league who can defend at a high level and provide a lotta offense this like Mobley, Wemby, Chet or JJJ. But Alex Sarr has a nice marketable name and he has the looks to be a very marketable NBA player, he just has to show that his game is worth being drafted number 1 overall.

[@RemilGumata]

Alex sarr tray young combo

[@theshivelyshow5784]

with his size and passing ability this guy is gonna be so good on offense off the bat. just look at sacramento. short pick and roll over and over

[@AndrewFenichel]

Welcome to the Washington Wizards 🤝

[@chrisjonesharris9557]

I'm a Washington wizard fan bilal coulibaly, deni , alex sarr crazy defensive young core

[@Falconsfan4lifefred]

hawks please don’t mess this up… WE NEED EM!

[@Domo8186]

Evan Mobley vibes

[@johnpaulgonzalez9016]

So Kevin Garnett with Jonathan Isaac's perimeter defense and can shoot the 3? damn

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Can Alex Sarr develop into a 20/10/2 player is the question?

[@chrismccoy2515]

He only average 9 pts an 4 rebs??? Is that good? THATS crazy to be considered the number 1 pick

[@donzsky4432]

dis years draft will mark with d most French players getting drafted

[@alimfuzzy]

I liked to see him with okc. They need fast bigs.

[@callumsmith5819]

They need a big body to switch it up, but if he is anything like a better version of brother Olivier who is currently with OKC, he will fit in perfectly

[@y2kriz06]

He kinda moves like Kevin Garnett

[@Cradige]

I see a prospect not a lottery pick like he's projected.

[@maurozapata2466]

He's a center that's still young in due time

[@Chicfx]

Au Wizards avec Coulibaly ou au Spurs avec Wemby

[@rowdystarks402]

Brooooo if they pair Wemby wit Sarr. Watch tf out😳

[@callumsmith5819]

The French national team will have him, Gobert, Wemby and possibly also Embiid so that is possibly even scarier

[@KyoshiHonor]

@@callumsmith5819 embiid with team USA now cos theirs too many good centres for France, makes sense

[@callumsmith5819]

@@KyoshiHonor that's kinda a shame that he is chasing glory rather than playing for his own country, as it means that I don't get to see Wemby playing as a shooting guard in a lineup with 4 7 footers

[@ChadliteOG]

@@callumsmith5819 Embiid is from cameroon

[@Aznog3]

WELCOME TO THE A, BIG MAN!

[@brandenchong5554]

Welcome to Washington 🥂

[@jaxgambino1880]

I hope the basketball gods give him to my wizards 😢 seriously

[@Racio00]

Seems like an athletic big with high lateral quickness

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

I don't see it.

[@joveldionela1301]

Related to pappi sarr?

[@Knyghtrida]

oooh ok, hes 7 feet tall..i was about to say he runs and defends like hes 7'4", thinking he was like 6'9"

[@AngelDay1101]

A more physically fit nerlons noel can def be a solid defender for the right team. Because there are so many freaks now. I don't see much offense coming from him but he's def a solid player for a team like the Hornets Pelicans Wizards . . .

[@antoniomarcoscostadossantos]

Future Blazers!

[@bashanmcintosh3513]

just imagine the #1 draft averages 9 points.

[@nathanzonno9030]

Evan Mobley

[@heavenlyinvestorspath4157]

You’re needed in Mavs

[@aaron_h785]

He would've been perfect on the Kings....

[@RAY_L.M]

I want Sarr on my Spurs, but i think thatll be too overpowered😭

[@antoniomarcoscostadossantos]

Ayton, Sarr, Grant, Simons, Brogdon. Go Blazers!

[@imthemann_7782]

I like Scoot better at 1, once he gets more comfortable and work on his shooting, he's going to be really good

[@theeggreat4]

Kinda reminds me of Evan Mobley for better or worse

[@corywilliams9474]

The more I learn about this draft the less excited I am, love to be a Pistons fan🥲

[@GeFarr]

It looks like they are a long ways off but I believe 2 years they will be good. Really depends on what moves they make in free agency 🤞

[@isaace8687]

Right next to Wemby

[@camkirby9760]

Nah Spurs don’t need another C. They need a PG and wings

[@flight1391]

Giving his height, I would try to make him into a Dirk prototype of guy..

[@Wiz-hg6qf]

Future hawk ?

[@DevonYurBoyCook]

He can check wemby

[@DividendDisciple]

4.3 Rpg? Good fucking god

[@R-no59b]

Alarming for sure, but it does look like he spends a lot of time defending the perimeter, away from the basket & rebs.

[@yeheheyee9998]

They barely played him tbh

[@justtimes9257]

he needs to be drafted to the spurs

[@sanneymar]

Blazers is a very good fit

[@fromthefrunchroom]

Him and Wemby??? Sheesh

[@1242am]

welcome to atlanta hawks

[@bila5319]

Trae young, Wemby, and alex Sarr. Spurs gotta do whatever is necessary to create the Demi god twin towers with a playmaker

[@William_Stephens]

He moves incredibly well for a man of his size. Very impressive player. No doubt the number 1 pick. I actually think that he and this draft are being underrated with claims that there no clear cut top end talent in the draft because he’s coming directly after Wemby with a lot of circumstancial similarities .

[@timssndbd258]

For the wizards

[@THEEJoeSmith]

I see this kid as Nerlens Noel , with the playmaking of Alphren Sengun

[@serpserpserp]

Clint Cappella with a better jump shot and short roll reads is his upside.

[@serpserpserp]

Also it is concerning he only gets 17 minutes of burn in the NBA. You'd think he'd be averaging 2-3 blocks per game with how monstrous he looks in this videos.

[@kennethbarnesEight50]

He’s solid, but with that being said, I don’t see number one pick. He’s 7’1, he should be able to grab 9-10 boards a game. If he doesn’t add range to his scoring, I just don’t see him being great

[@justguy9418]

expecting him to grab 9-10 rebounds while being a backup center who is often out guarding the perimeter isnt realistic

[@cissem4025]

in a normal draft sure, but this draft he has the most upside

[@kennethbarnesEight50]

@@justguy9418 if he’s being drafted top three, more than likely he’s starting

[@justguy9418]

@@kennethbarnesEight50 Yeah obviously, I'm just saying the expectation of him grabbing 9-10 boards in the NBL is unrealistic. He is the backup center playing 17 minutes per game. His Per 36 numbers have him at 9.2 rebounds per gane, and he most likely will play 30ish minutes for whatever team he goes to.

[@isaiahharper562]

Ngl his game reminds me of Lamarcus Aldridge a little

[@YonnieClarkTV]

He’s 7’1 and averages 4 rebounds? 😑

[@topdawg6850]

he average 10 mins