Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Impresses in preseason debut
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Risacher posted 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 131-130 preseason win over the Pacers.
Risacher was Atlanta's second-leading scorer Tuesday behind Jalen Johnson despite coming off the bench. At 6-foot-9, Risacher showed off his three-point prowess, which was a major factor in him being selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Participating in camp
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Risacher (quadriceps) has been a full participant at training camp this week, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
The Hawks have made no mention of the quadriceps injury that limited the rookie during Summer League. The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Risacher will have the opportunity to make his case for the starting small forward role in camp.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Out again Saturday
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Risacher (quadricep) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Risacher will miss the Hawks' final Summer League contest -- his third consecutive absence -- due to a bruised right quad. The issue isn't expected to have any long-term ramifications, and it's likely that the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will be a full participant when training camp gets underway in the fall.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Remains out Friday
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Risacher (quadriceps) won't play in Friday's Summer League game versus the Bulls, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Risacher will miss his second straight Summer League outing while dealing with a right quad contusion. With the Hawks sitting at 0-3 in Las Vegas, the No. 1 pick is likely done for the Summer League. However, there is no indication that Risacher will miss any time once training camp rolls around.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Sitting with bruised quad
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Risacher won't play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Lakers due to a right quad contusion, John Hollinger of The Athletic reports.
The No. 1 overall pick participated in both of the Hawks first two Summer League games and is averaging 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 blocks. However, Risacher will be held out of Wednesday's contest due to a bruised right quad. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Bulls.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Struggles from floor
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Risacher recorded 11 points (4-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 79-76 loss to the Hawks in Summer League.
Risacher posted a second consecutive double-digit scoring outing to kick off Summer League but struggled with efficiency. The first-overall pick has especially struggled from deep, shooting just 25.0 percent from three over his first two outings. Despite his struggle to kick off Summer League, he is a proven proficient three-point shooter, logging 45.0 percent from beyond the arc across 23 games during the EuroCup in 2023-24, so it will be surprising if his shooting woes continue for an extended period.
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Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher: Goes No. 1 overall
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Risacher was selected by the Hawks with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Risacher boasts a coveted 3-and-D skillset. He is listed at 6-foot-8 with plenty of length and knocked down 39 percent of his attempts from long range last season. While a versatile defender who can stroke it from three-point land is incredibly valuable in the modern NBA, Risacher's likelihood of living up to the expectations of the No. 1 pick will likely rely on his ability to produce off the dribble. He averaged less than one assist per game in 2023-24 for Mincidelice JL Bourg and had difficulties creating his own shot. The 19-year-old Frenchman may not have the upside of others in this class, but he profiles as an immediate impact player for the Hawks, who already have plenty of talent, including one of the league's best playmaking point guards in Trae Young. From Day 1, Risacher should be the favorite to start on the wing, but he'll have to beat out the likes of Bogdan Bogdanovic and De'Andre Hunter to secure the spot.
