The 6-foot-8 forward, Zaccharie Risacher was born in Malaga, Spain and moved to the city of Lyon where he grew up and played basketball for a local club. He hails from a basketball family where his father, Stephane Risacher played professional basketball in Spain and also won a silver medal with France at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Like his father, Zachaire represented France at the 2022 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, winning the silver medal.
In multiple mock drafts by NBADraft.net and Bleacher Report, Risacher is projected to be the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks. His athleticism and height provide great upside, along with his catch-and-shoot ability from the three-point line. His skinny frame allows him to guard the perimeter against skilful wings and guards, although there is room for improvement. Risacher is seen as a potential pick by the Atlanta Hawks, who have the playmaking duo of Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
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Zaccharie Risacher played for JL Bourg for the 2023-24 season. After playing two seasons with ASVEL in LNB Elite (also known as Betclic Elite for sponsorship reasons), Risacher was loaned out to JL Bourg for the 2023/24 season. He made several appearances in the EuroLeague with ASVEL and rose to new heights domestically in the French League. The 19-year old won the LNB Elite in 2022 and became a LNB All-Star in 2023, winning the French League Cup.
After a couple of successful seasons with the ASVEL, Risacher signed his first professional contract with the team and was loaned out to JL Bourg. The forward saw a spike in his playing time with JL Bourg, averaging 22.0 minutes per game and recording 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He averaged 3.4 three-point attempts per game and shot 35.2% from the three-point line in the French league and 56.1% in the EuroCup. He earned individual awards both domestically and internationally, winning the LNB Elite Best Young Player and the EuroCup Rising Star for his performances in the EuroCup.
FAQ's On Zaccharie Risacher Team
A. Zaccharie Risacher played for JL Bourg in the LNB Pro A, the highest tier of professional basketball league in France.
A. Zaccharie Risacher averaged 10.1 points per game in the LNB Pro A and 13.1 points per game in the EuroCup.
A. Zaccharie Risacher played 32 games in the LNB Pro A and 17 games in the EuroCup.
A. Zaccharie Risacher was named the 2023/24 EuroCup Rising Star.
