Zaccharie Risacher Biography, Stats, Contract, Family 2024

NBA draft pick is a very common thing when newbie players enter the NBA. This year, 19 years old Zaccharie Risacher is the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

But who is Zaccharie Risacher? From Which country does he belong to? Well, he is the No. 1 pick this year so these kinds of questions are very common in the NBA fan’s mind.

Zaccharie is in the limelight because of his performance and selection in the NBA. So today in this article we will delve into What is the reason behind the selection, What is Zaccharie Risacher’s Stats, His citizenship, and Which team picks him as the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Who is Zaccharie Risacher?

Zaccharie Risacher – 19 years old, is a Professional French Basketball player. His journey from France to the USA is changed due to his first overall pick by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2024 NBA draft.

NBA arranges draft picks every year to allow new players to play in the great league of basketball. This is a type of NBA rookie contract where NBA teams sign talented players who can potentially become franchise cornerstones.

Zaccharie Risacher is the lottery pick for the Atlanta Hawks this year. Lottery picks are the top picks in the draft, usually held by teams with the worst records.

He is selected for the position of Power Forward. His experience in the major leagues like the EuroLeague and the LNB Pro A will help him to grow his career in the NBA.

Due to his shooting stroke, he looks good to get easy 3-point range. Due to this, he can get plenty of chances to shoot from a range of 3-pm.

Where is Zaccharie Risacher from?

Zaccharie Risacher was born on April 8, 2005, in Málaga, Spain. After living in Spain for three years, Zaccharie moved to Lyon, France along with his family.

He started his journey his basketball journey, playing for the small club Tassin in the suburbs of Lyon.

6 feet 9 inches, Risacher built his versatile career as a small forward, now selected as the power forward for the Hawks.

Who are the parents of Zach Risacher?

Zaccharie Risacher is the son of Stéphane and Sandrine Risacher. His father, Stéphane, had a remarkable career as a professional basketball star, playing for various top-tier clubs from 1987 until his retirement in 2010.

Stéphane was a six-time French League All-Star, named the French League All-Star Game’s MVP in 1997, and a longtime member of the senior French national team.

He was also accoladed by the French Basketball Hall of Fame in the year 2019. So we can say Zach has a strong basketball background and he got nourishment from his home itself.

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher’s family
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher’s family, from left to right: sister Ainhoa Risacher, Risacher, mother Sandrine, and father Stéphane after Risacher was drafted by the Hawks No. 1 overall in the 2024 NBA draft. NBAE/Getty Images

“Basketball is all over our family, it is our life story. We all play sports in general, but Zaccharie and his sister have always played basketball. They grew up playing basketball and always had a basketball in their hands,” he said. “They shot a lot, too, as we always had a hoop everywhere we lived. That is the way we are.”

Stéphane Risacher on selection of Zach

Zaccharie Risacher’s Sister

Zach’s Sister Ainhoa Risacher is also a basketball player. She is a shooting guard from the France team. She also wears 10 number jersey for France.

Her average career points are 11.7 with 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists. Currently, she is playing for the club LDLC ASVEL Feminin in France.

What is Zaccharie Risacher Stats?

Zaccharie Risacher’s career stats is like climbing a mountain. In the beginning, he has very low stats but in the year 2023-24 Euro League he improves himself a lot.

Zach Risacher Stats:

During the 2021-22 EuroLeague season, he averaged 0.7 points and 0.7 rebounds per game.

In the 2022-23 EuroLeague season, his averages improved to 3.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

For the 2023-24 EuroCup season, he had impressive numbers: 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game

His NBA Stats is not yet updated, because he played only one game in the summer league. Zach Risacher missed the recent two games due to his injury of thigh contusion.

What is Zaccharie Risacher’s age and height?

Born on April 8, 2005, in Málaga, Spain, Zach’s age is 19 years. He is currently playing for the Atlanta Hawks as a power forward.

Zaccharie’s Height is 6 feet and 9 inches. His height is 5 inches lower than San Antonio spur rookie star Victor Wembanyama. Both belong to France. Currently, Zach is a rookie in the NBA.

As a young talent with immense potential, Zaccharie is expected to make a significant impact in the NBA.

Check out Zach Risacher’s game highlight mid-season highlights for the 2023-24 season here.

What is Zaccharie Risacher’s ethnicity?

Zaccharie Risacher is a citizen of France. His father, Stéphane, comes from Moulins, Allier, France. Despite being a Spanish native, Risacher has a strong French basketball culture heritage.

How much does Zaccharie Risacher make?

Zaccharie Risacher making good money by signing a rookie contract with the Atlanta Hawks – 4-year, $57,027,437, including $25,766,760 guaranteed.

He is a talented French forward for the Atlanta Hawks and is earning $12,569,040 in the 2024-25 NBA season.

Zaccharie Risacher’s Salary (estimated):

  • 2025-26: $13,197,720
  • 2026-27: $13,826,040
  • 2027-28: $17,434,636
  • 2028-29: $24,408,490

Zach’s Salary keeps him on the top of NBA Rookies for the year 2024-25. Risacher’s agent is Doug Neustadt of The Neustadt Group.

Trae Young on Zach

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