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See how the NBA world reacted to Alexandre Sarr’s huge game.

11 Sep
NBL.com.au writers

The NBA draft stock of Perth Wildcats Next Star Alex Sarr continues to skyrocket, after a dominant performance against the G-League Ignite on Saturday.

Sarr, who has joined the Next Stars program from Overtime Elite, recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds, six blocks, three assists and three steals in a 127-112 Wildcats victory.

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The 18-year-old is predicted to be a first-round pick in next year’s draft and those projections are only set to increase after showing out in front of hundreds of NBA scouts and draft experts.

See how the NBA world reacted to Sarr’s performance below.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">?ALEX SARR?<br><br>What an absurd defensive prospect. Covers so much ground. Never stops hustling. Just had a possession sticking to Ron Holland the length of the court before swatting him. Nasty.</p>&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorNBA/status/1700344394640236929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Sarr is clearly the player in the two Ignite-Perth games who has helped himself most. Thought he was most impressive guy in Game 1, and clearly was the most impressive so far in this Game 2 through a half. Defensive coverage is just ridiculous. Great scramble/help instincts</p>&mdash; Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/1700331629271818729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Sarr emphatically blocking Holland’s layup and looking him down is enough to move him into my top 5 <br><br>I NEVER questioned the talent, but I had concerns about his toughness and how the talent and production didn’t always match. <br><br>He’s a new man since he moved down under…</p>&mdash; Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) <a href="https://twitter.com/Barlowe500/status/1700322323780551083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Sarr’s game two stats versus G League Ignite.<br><br>26 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 blocks, 3 steals, 10/14 FG, 1/2 3PT and 5/7 FT.<br><br>He should be in the conversation as a top five pick for the 2024 NBA Draft. <a href="https://t.co/ycfztxfdDs">pic.twitter.com/ycfztxfdDs</a></p>&mdash; Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) <a href="https://twitter.com/GlobalScouting_/status/1700351396510392793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7’1” NBA Draft prospect Alex Sarr just had another great game against the G League Ignite ?<br><br>26 PTS<br>10 REB<br>3 AST<br>6 BLK <a href="https://t.co/B1EI74dCH1">pic.twitter.com/B1EI74dCH1</a></p>&mdash; SLAM (@SLAMonline) <a href="https://twitter.com/SLAMonline/status/1700359098674319774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alex Sarr (17-7-6 blocks, 26-10-6 blocks) and Ben Henshall (11 points, 12 points) really helped themselves in the Perth Wildcats’ two games vs the NBA G-League Ignite these past few days. Ignite and the Wildcats split the two games. Sarr is looking like a top-5 type of talent.</p>&mdash; Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) <a href="https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc/status/1700361426530087337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ALEX SARR ? <br><br>The 2024 NBA Draft prospect elevates for the putback… <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PerthWildcats</a> up early! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLeagueFallInvitational?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLeagueFallInvitational</a> LIVE NOW on the NBA App: <a href="https://t.co/Rn8EutBMvh">https://t.co/Rn8EutBMvh</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ml8ILa6uAq">pic.twitter.com/Ml8ILa6uAq</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1700320114225140022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7′1″ Alex Sarr attacks with the handle &amp; finish ??<a href="https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PerthWildcats</a> extend their lead in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLeagueFallInvitational?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLeagueFallInvitational</a>.<br><br>LIVE NOW: <a href="https://t.co/Rn8EutBMvh">https://t.co/Rn8EutBMvh</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y71R2Y2WBI">pic.twitter.com/Y71R2Y2WBI</a></p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1700327500650328096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7-footer Alex Sarr off the bench vs G League Ignite tonight:<br><br>- 26 PTS<br>- 10-14 FG<br>- 10 REB<br>- 6 BLK <a href="https://t.co/M4hLjxiiIj">pic.twitter.com/M4hLjxiiIj</a></p>&mdash; B/R Hoops (@brhoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/brhoops/status/1700354563168235630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">26 PTS ? 10 REB ? 6 BLK<br><br>Alex Sarr was a MONSTER on both ends of the floor for the <a href="https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PerthWildcats</a> tonight! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GLeagueFallInvitational?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GLeagueFallInvitational</a> <a href="https://t.co/2NAGyX6x4A">pic.twitter.com/2NAGyX6x4A</a></p>&mdash; NBA G League (@nbagleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/1700371832103133646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sarr is the big story today, but Ben Henshall will have his name on 30 team&#39;s boards after this week. 12 more points for 19-year-old Perth guard, while often matched up vs. Holland.</p>&mdash; John Hollinger (@johnhollinger) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnhollinger/status/1700343403823939877?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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