French Forward Zaccharie Risacher Selected as the No. 1 Pick in the 2024 NBA Draft
Published: 27 June 2024 at 00:42
Basketball
Zaccharie Risacher, a 19-year-old French forward, was drafted first overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA Draft, following Victor Wembanyama who was the top pick in the previous year's draft. Another French talent, Alex Sarr, was picked second by the Washington Wizards. Risacher, known for his skills in the LNB Pro A league in France, is projected to be a versatile player in the NBA. Despite being left out of the French Olympics roster, Risacher's selection marks a significant achievement in his career.
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