OLIVIER SARR (WAKE FOREST) – Had disappointing introduction to American ball but is still one of the most intriguing 1999 born European projects given his mobility, great length and ability to use it on either end. Sarr was given a lot of playing time even though it seemed like he can’t figure out the ways to stay on the court. This year, Demon Deacons frontcourt was thinner as Doral Moore is gone. It means more eyes and responsibility on French prospect. We will see how he copes with starting role and bigger expectations when rookie transition can no longer be an excuse. What can definitely help him is reunion with his best friend – Jaylen Hoard.

Cal seemed to be a frontrunner to land French NBA prospect but after departure of the coach Cuonzo Martin to Missouri, Olivier eventually committed and sent National Letter of Intent to join the Deamon Deacon program. The graduate of highly touted INSEP Academy possess tremendous combination of size, length and mobility. He made a late significant grow and that’s why his stroke and even handles are really developable as he used to be more of a guard/forward back in the day. He is still adapting to play more in the paint and his frame has a ways to go in terms of filling out. However rim protection and overall defensive potential is something that easily puts Sarr name into draft consideration. After John Collins was picked with 19th by Atlanta Hawks and since Dinos Mitoglou unexpectedly left to the Greece, there is a lot of minutes in frontcourt lineup but also plenty of responsibility for Olivier. Things will most likely get much easier for him during sophomore year when his former teammate and close friend Jaylen Hoard will join WF.