Watch as this 18-year-old almost 8 foot tall Guinness World Record holder pushes to be the next star to break the NBA
The annual event brings together the best prospects from around the world as they wait for basketball gods decide their fate.Unlike previous years, the 2024 edition of the NBA draft - the 78th edition - will be held over two nights from June 26-27.
Enter Alex Sarr, a 7ft 1in center who could follow in Wemby's footsteps as the next French big man to dominate theHis father is a former professional basketball player from Senegal, while his older brother, Olivier, is a player for theIn 2023, Sarr signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League , and played there until recently declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft.
He can serve as an anchor on defense and help erase deficiencies but there are some question marks over his offensive skill-set and lack of outside shooting.Sarr could well be the first pick in June's draft but faces stiff competition from the likes of NBA G League Ignite star Ron Holland, JL Bourg wing Zaccharie Risacher and UConn center Donovan Clingan.
At the moment it's unclear who the Hawks will target. But, according to one mock draft, they seem destined to land Sarr. "Most people haven’t had a chance to watch him yet. Give it some time, he will be drawing Wembanyama-level hype by the time the draft comes around.Wemby had a stunning debut campaign in the NBA and was named unanimous Rookie of the Year, receiving all 99 first-place votes from a media panel.
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