Dec 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) controls the ball against Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

'The Injury Will Not Require Surgery' – Washington Wizards’ Alex Sarr Picks Up New Injury in 2025 FIBA EuroBasket

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 3, 2025 11:17 AM ET

Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr will no longer play for France in the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket tournament due to an undisclosed calf injury. However, he’s expected to be ready before his mother club’s preseason.

“Although Alex Sarr will miss the remainder of the EuroBasket tournament because of a left calf injury, Wizards officials expect that he’ll be ready for the start of the season, a team source said. The injury will not require surgery,” The Athletic’s Josh Robbins said on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Washington Wizards big man only played in two FIBA EuroBasket matches, averaging 9.5 points and 4.5 rebounds on 72.7 percent shooting from the field.

Oct 9, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

On the other hand, Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly is still playing for France and has emerged as one of their most impactful players. The former seventh overall pick averages 8.0 points and 4.3 rebounds on 48.2 percent shooting from the field.

Washington Wizards swingman is turning heads in FIBA AmeriCup

While Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly have competed for France in the ongoing EuroBasket, another Washington Wizards teammate has represented his nation well this summer.

Oct 30, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) celebrates with Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) after a three-point field goal against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Kyshawn George was recently named to the AmeriCup All-Star 5 after guiding Canada to a semifinal run, averaging 13.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals on 52/48/79 shooting splits.

“My dad always played for Canada, so it’s kind of my dream as well,” George said in an interview with FIBA Americas. “I think ultimately, it’s about me playing against the best players— with the best players. And I get the chance to learn and be at the highest competition possible.”