ESPN Analyst hints Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball head coach Bill Self might end up landing an Italian player who played with eight former NBA players as teammates. The youngster is a potential first-round pick in 2026.
Dame Sarr Draws High Praise as Kansas Emerges as Top Contender for Italian Standout
Fran Fraschilla, an ESPN analyst, is totally impressed by Dame Sarr, who is eyed by the Jayhawks. The Italian-Senegalese basketball player has played with eight NBA teammates.
Taking over his X (formerly Twitter) account, the former Manhattan head coach believes it will be a huge addition if the deal between the player and the team is finalized.
The 6-6 Italian would be a HUGE addition for @KUHoops if they can close the deal. Played limited minutes for FC Barcelona but showed great future potential. Had eight former NBA players as teammates. pic.twitter.com/lEoU1LS7hz
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) May 9, 2025
According to an ABC report, Sarr is a projected first-round pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old has played for the Italian National Team and began his career with the local academy Orange Basket Bassano. The Treviso, Italy native is averaging 1.8 points while shooting 50% from three-point range.
Meanwhile, the Jayhawks concluded last year with the number 1 rank among Big 12 schools. The team has won March Madness four times since 2022. However, the program has not appeared in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since. The team lost in the first round of the tournament for the first time in 20 years despite the addition of three-time All-American Hunter Dickinson.
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It is to be seen if the team can grab Sarr and what the FC Barcelona player can bring to the table in the future. Apart from the Jayhawks, the Oregon Ducks are also monitoring for the International basketball recruit as per reports.
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