The star who will miss the remainder of Eurobasket to arrive ready for the NBA
Alex Sarr will be able to start the season after giving up the European tournament with France due to physical issues
In Eurobasket 2025, the French national team is on track to advance to the tournament's second round. After 4 games, the French team's record is 3-1 in Group D. However, they will have to face the rest of the tournament without Alex Sarr, one of their stars. The Washington Wizards player has left to recover from his physical issues and be ready for the start of the 2025/26 NBA season.
The French Basketball Federation confirmed that the young forward will not return to play in the championship, although the good news is that surgery will not be necessary, and the timeline indicates he will be fully recovered for the start of the next NBA season.
A Relief for Washington Wizards
France thus loses one of its most promising interior players in Eurobasket 2025, where the French team aims to compete on equal terms with the other European powerhouses. Although Sarr started from the bench, his impact in just two games was evident: 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and one block in 19.5 minutes per game.
However, for the Wizards, the news is received more optimistically. The diagnosis suggests that Alex Sarr should be ready for the October training camp, ensuring the continuity of his progression after a promising rookie year in the NBA.
Drafted as the 2nd overall pick in 2024, Sarr exceeded expectations in his debut professional season. Averaging 13 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game, he solidified his starting spot in Washington and was named to the All-Rookie First Team. Additionally, he finished fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting.
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