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Atlanta Hawks Select French Forward Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 Overall in 2024 NBA Draft

Jun 27, 2024, 12:17 AM

The Atlanta Hawks have selected 19-year-old Spanish-born French forward Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. This marks the second consecutive year that a French player has been chosen first overall. Risacher, who played for Mincidelice JL Bourg, averaged 11.1 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the 2023-24 season. NBA executive praised Risacher as 'a forward that can stretch the floor and shoot the ball with range that has really good size.' This selection makes Risacher only the second No. 1 overall pick in the Hawks' franchise history. He is also the 15th international player to be selected with the top pick.