{"id":90822,"date":"2024-08-16T07:08:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T11:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=90822"},"modified":"2024-08-16T07:08:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T11:08:07","slug":"wizards-brian-keefe-dives-deep-into-alex-sarrs-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/16\/wizards-brian-keefe-dives-deep-into-alex-sarrs-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizards Head Coach Dives Deep Into Alex Sarr\u2019s Potential"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stop me if you\u2019ve heard this before: Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr<\/a> had a rough Summer League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Averaging 5.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game, it certainly wasn\u2019t all bad. However, when the No. 2 pick<\/a> in the NBA Draft shoots 19.1 percent from the field and 11.8 percent from 3, it\u2019s sure to cause a stir. One even wonders what his team \u2014teammates, coaches, and executives \u2014thought about his performance.<\/p>\n

Yet, in Las Vegas, Wizards head coach Brian Keefe was right there. After his up close view of their rookie, he had a lot to say. To what may be the surprise of some, the (public) review was all positive.<\/p>\n

Wizards\u2019 Brian Keefe Dives Deep Into Alex Sarr\u2019s Potential<\/h2>\n

In an interview with Monumental Sports Network\u2019s Chase Hughes, Keefe explained why his team is high<\/a> on the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026Obviously you see the versatility,\u201d Keefe says. \u201cHe brings it to both ends, but especially defensively. He can guard all different types of positions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s got the ability to be a three-level scorer at some point,\u201d he continues. \u201cBut one thing that has stood out to us is his ability to see the game and read the game. He’s a good passer, so we want the ball in his hands to explore those opportunities for him to make plays for himself and others.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re going to play a little bit positionless to where a lot of people will handle and make decisions,\u201d the Massachusetts native reveals.<\/p>\n

Breaking Down The Scouting Report<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s nothing to debate about Keefe\u2019s scouting report on Sarr.<\/p>\n

As a true 7-footer, the lithe Sarr has demonstrated the ability to be a defensive menace.<\/p>\n

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Nothing to see here, just Alex Sarr breaking up a pick and roll lob pass and playing defense like he’s already a seasoned veteran. pic.twitter.com\/aOe20uTwRz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) July 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n