"Dame Sarr is turning into AJ Storr": College hoops fans react as Italian prospect set to visit Bill Self's Kansas per reports
College basketball fans are buzzing with excitement as Italian shooting guard Dame Sarr is set to visit Kansas. Sarr is expected to arrive in Lawrence to begin his official visit to the Jayhawks on Wednesday evening.
The news was shared by 247Sports' Eric Bossi on X.
"Sources tell @247sports that International SG Dame Sarr is expected to begin an official visit to Kansas later on today," he wrote.
Fans on X reacted to the news, with many expressing their excitement about Sarr joining coach Bill Self's team for next season.
"Dame Sarr is turning into AJ Storr," a fan wrote.
"I’m not sure many Kansas fans know how good he is," another fan wrote.
"Ooooo baby. Pls bill pls bring this hooper to LFK," a fan commented.
Here are more comments from fans about Sarr's visit to Kansas.
"Sarr looking to get shut down by Lipsey it appears," a fan commented.
"Let’s go," another fan commented.
"If we land him does that possibly hurt our chances with D5?" A fan wrote.
Dame Sarr targeted by Kansas, Oregon and North Carolina
Kansas men's basketball is reportedly interested in top-rated international player Dame Sarr. However, the Jayhawks are not the only program keen on the 6-foot-7 Italian.
The 18-year-old was linked to Illinois, but the recent addition of Andrej Stojaković might mean the Fighting Illini would back out of their pursuit. However, UNC and Oregon are still in the race for Sarr's commitment, alongside Kansas.
"Sarr is an athletic 6-6 wing who is still growing into his frame but flashes big time upside ability. Needs to polish up his shooting form and become a better 3pt shooter... excels in the open court and getting downhill to the basket. Has a quick first step and is aggressive going to the rim," a scouting report from NBA Draft Room said about Sarr.
"Can play above the rim, score through contact and also shows good passing vision on his drives to the hoop. Has a lot of talent and ability but is still unrefined. Can be a bit wild and careless with the ball."
Sarr played two seasons for FC Barcelona in Spain's Liga ACB and EuroLeague. He averaged 3.2 points, shooting 50.6% from the field, 36.8% from the 3-point range and 45.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 12.8 minutes per game.