Sarr's star on the rise! Ex-Wildcat in NBA's All-Rookie team
Alex Sarr has been recognised among the NBA's top first-year players, with the Perth Wildcats graduate named to the league's All-Rookie team.
Sarr averaged 13 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in 67 appearances for the lowly Wizards after being taken with Pick 2 at last year's draft.
But it was the defensive side of the game that shone brightest for the French product, with his 1.5 blocks per game ranking seventh among all NBA players across the regular season.
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It's the first time a former NBL player has earned an All-Rookie nod since 2020-21, when LaMelo Ball (Charlotte, ex-Illawarra) and Jae-Sean Tate (Houston, ex-Sydney) both achieved selection.
Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, from San Antonio, was the sole consensus pick in the All-Rookie side. He and Sarr were joined by Atlanta's Zaccharie Risacher and Memphis duo Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells. Alex Sarr was the No.2 pick at last year's draft. Credit: Julia Nikhinson / AP
Sarr, who finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting, is also Washington's first All-Rookie player since Bradley Beal 12 years ago.
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