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Olivier Sarr considered the No. 1 transfer in the nation

Future Kentucky center Olivier Sarr is the top-ranked transfer in all of college basketball.

In ESPN’s latest update of the top spring sit-out transfers eligible for the 2021-22 season, the 7-foot center came in at No. 1

1. Olivier Sarr, 7-0, 255 pounds, C, Jr., Wake Forest
Committed to Kentucky
Sarr left after Danny Manning was fired and immediately became the most sought-after transfer in the country. Was third-team All-ACC and averaged 13.7 points and 9.0 rebounds. Will apply for a waiver to play immediately at UK.

Here are ESPN’s top ten sit-out transfers in the nation, featuring both Sarr and former Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang:

  1. Olivier Sarr (Committed to Kentucky)
  2. Landers Nolley II (Committed to Memphis)
  3. D.