History of Alex Sarr in Timeline
Alexandre 'Alex' Sarr is a French professional basketball player currently with the Washington Wizards of the NBA. Primarily playing power forward and center, Sarr previously played for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL and represented France in youth national competitions. Drafted second overall by the Wizards in the 2024 NBA draft, Sarr is recognized for his potential. He is the younger brother of fellow basketball player Olivier Sarr.
April 2005: Alex Sarr born
Alexandre Dam Sarr was born in April 2005. He is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Washington Wizards of the NBA.
2019: Sarr joins Real Madrid Baloncesto
In 2019, Alex Sarr joined the Spanish club Real Madrid Baloncesto and played for their youth team for two seasons.
2021: Sarr Joins Overtime Elite
In 2021, Alex Sarr moved to the United States to join the Overtime Elite league in Atlanta.
2021: FIBA U16 European Challengers
In 2021, Sarr debuted for the French junior national team and helped them win the FIBA U16 European Challengers.
2022: FIBA U17 World Cup bronze
In 2022, Alex Sarr helped France earn bronze at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
May 2023: Sarr signs with Perth Wildcats
In May 2023, Alex Sarr signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian NBL as part of the league's Next Stars program.
2023: FIBA U19 World Cup silver
In 2023, Sarr helped France earn silver at the FIBA U19 World Cup.
January 2024: Career High
In January 2024, Sarr recorded a new career record with 18 points and five blocks in a win against the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
April 2024: Sarr Declares for NBA draft
In April 2024, Sarr declared for the NBA draft.
2024: Sarr drafted by Washington Wizards
In 2024, Alex Sarr was selected second overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft after playing in the Australian NBL.
