Dame Sarr talked about his future aspirations, the upcoming NBA Draft, and his commitment to the Italian national team.
Dame Sarr, the 18-year-old Italian basketball prodigy from Oderzo, recently delivered a standout performance at the Forum during FC Barcelona's victory over Olimpia Milano.
Dame Sarr
Dame Sarr
Dame Sarr
MIN: 4.97
PTS: 1.93 (50%)
REB: 0.57
As: 0.5
ST: 0.36
BL: 0.07
TO: 0.36
GM: 14
Sarr recorded 13 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 18 minutes, the most he's played this season. Overall, he's averaging 1.9 points, 0.6 boards and 0.5 dimes in 5 minutes of playing time and over a 14-game stretch in the top competition.
Following this achievement, he was featured in an interview with SportWeek of La Gazzetta dello Sport, where he discussed various topics, including his future aspirations, the upcoming NBA Draft, and his commitment to the Italian national team.
When asked about declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft, Sarr expressed a balanced approach:
"Honestly, up until now I've only thought about the game and working on the court and in the gym. I have more minutes on the court and my dream is to win a title with Barca. For the rest, I have to sit around a table with my family and make decisions."
Sarr is set to participate in the Nike Hoop Summit at the beginning of April, an event that gathers top young talents from around the world. He shared his enthusiasm:
"I'm very happy; there are players of the highest level, and I can't wait to compete with them. I'm going there hoping to have fun with the aim of it being a life lesson."
Looking ahead to the summer's EuroBasket, Sarr expressed optimism about representing Italy:
"I hope to be there, and I am convinced that Italy can do something important. There are many young players who are growing, and we are on the right path."
He also praised national team coach Gianmarco Pozzecco:
"Pozzecco? I often hear from him. For me, he is great; he is a coach who gives you a lot of confidence, who is always there to support you. He called me before when I wasn't playing a lot. He is perfect for the dynamics of the National Team."
Sarr concluded the interview by discussing his NBA aspirations:
"It's a dream not only for me but for all Italian players. There's a chance that some other Italians will arrive in the NBA because our level is rising."
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