Alexandre Sarr opens as NBA ROY favorite over Zaccharie Risacher

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Alexandre Sarr might have lost out on being the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, but oddsmakers expect him to make a more immediate impact on the league than countryman Zaccharie Risacher.

Selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Wizards, Sarr opened as the 350 favorite at DraftKings to win Rookie of the Year honors next season. That's ahead of fellow France native Risacher (450),