Zaccharie Risacher

Draft Notes

Risacher is an immensely talented 6-9 wing from France who projects as a top 5 pick in the NBA Draft and is very much in the running to go no.1 overall.

He’s an overall offensive talent with a nice shooting stroke, advanced ball handling for a player his age and a good feel for the game. He’s not the most explosive above the rim athlete but is a good cutter and a solid finisher in the lane. He’s the son of a professional basketball player (dad played in Europe) and it shows; he’s really got a good feel for the game.

He’s an excellent passer and play-maker who knows how to manipulate a defense.

Excels at creating space for his shot and has a deadly step-back jumper. He’s not the best iso-scorer in terms of getting into the lane or breaking down the defense but he can get his own shot when needed.

Risacher isn’t a big time leaper or open court athlete but he gives great effort on the defensive end, plays with good positioning and shows an advanced understanding of the game. He competes really hard and gives his all.

He’s a solid rebounder and get rip and run, showing good open court ball handling.

His NBA outlook is like a solid no.2 option on a playoff team. He’s probably not going to be a franchise altering player but it’s hard to tell what his ultimate upside will be.

Comparisons

• Franz Wagner
• bigger Mike Miller
• Deni Avdija+

Draft Projection

lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft

> Early Season 2025 Big Board

2024 SF Rankings

1. Cody Williams – 6-8 – Colorado
2. Zaccharie Risarcher – 6-9 – France
3. Matas Buzelis – 6-10 – G League Ignite
4. Ron Holland – 6-8 – G League Ignite
5. Pacome Dadiet – 6-8 – France
6. Jaylon Tyson – 6-7 – California
7. Ryan Dunn – 6-8 – Virginia
8. Terrence Shannon Jr. – 6-7 – Illinois
9. Dillon Jones – 6-6 – Weber State
10. Melvin Ajinca – 6-7 – France
11. Trentyn Flowers – 6-8 – 36ers, NBL
12. Justin Edwards – 6-7 – Kentucky
13. Jalen Bridges – 6-7 – Baylor
14. Isiah Crawford – 6-6 – Louisiana Tech
15. Jaylen Wells – 6-8 – Washington State
16. David Jones – 6-6 – Memphis (Dominican Republic)
17. Yannick Kraag – 6-8 – Netherlands
18. Babacar Sane – 6-6 – Ignite