Alexandre Sarr
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Alexandre Sarr's rookie season placed him among the NBA's elite young talents. He became only the third French player ever selected in the top two of an NBA draft, following Victor Wembanyama and Joakim Noah. His All-Rookie Second Team selection in 2025 marked him as one of the top first-year players in a deep class. The NBL Next Generation Award he won in 2023 had previously been given to future NBA players like LaMelo Ball and Josh Giddey, placing Sarr in elite company. His bronze medal at the FIBA U18 European Championship further demonstrated his impact on the international stage.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Selected as one of the top rookies in the 2024-25 season
NBL Next Generation Award
Awarded to the best young player in the Australian NBL
FIBA U18 European Championship Bronze Medal
Helped France finish third in the tournament
Rankings & Lists
NBA Draft Prospect Ranking
NBA Draft Prospect Ranking
NBA Draft Prospect Ranking
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
June 2024
The Next Great French Big Man: Alexandre Sarr
Basketball News
July 2024
Sarr & the Wizards: A New Era in Washington
Records & Feats
Highest-drafted French player in 2024 NBA draft
Sarr was selected 2nd overall, the highest French pick after Victor Wembanyama in 2023.