French teenager Alexandre Sarr is the potential No. 1 overall pick and headlines the list of big men in this week's NBA draft. Sarr played two seasons for the Overtime Elite developmental program before playing last year in Australia. He's joined atop of the list by Donovan Clingan from two-time reigning NCAA champion UConn.
FILE - UConn center Donovan Clingan , right, deflects a shot by Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. during the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game in the men’s NCAA Tournament, March 30, 2024, in Boston. Clingan is among the headliners of the big men in the upcoming NBA draft.FILE - Indiana’s Kel’el Ware dunks against Iowa during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Jan. 30, 2024, in Bloomington, Ind.
He finished strong by averaging 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 1.3 assists in his last six games with Perth. He also ranked among the best at the combine with a wingspan of better than 7-4.Made in France: How French basketball turned so many young talents into NBA playersCONCERNS: He’ll need time to add bulk to a lean 224-pound frame and handle the rigors of an NBA season. Developing more consistent 3-point range will be key to fully realizing his defense-stretching potential.
. He also more than doubled his shot-blocking totals last year when having to work as Duke’s interior anchor after Dereck Lively II’s departure for the NBA. He has shown improved mobility and footwork after surgery on his hips before last season, and he has improved as an outside shooter .
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