Next Wemby? 🇫🇷 Zaccharie Risacher's Full Highlights from the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023.

Why is Zaccharie Risacher projected as the #1 pick in the NBA draft?

Risacher had always been a gifted shooter off-the-catch who showed consistent, repeatable mechanics. Simply put, he shoots an easy ball. However, in this 2023-24 campaign the French wing has taken his shooting ability to the next level, as he has converted 44.6 percent of his 139 three-point attempts through the season.

Risacher really knows how to utilize his tools to create defensive events on all levels of the floor, his combination of quickness, coordination and fluidity for his size allows him to contest jumpshots and cover drives against wings and some guards on the perimeter. He's also able to make an impact around the basket, utilizing his size and length to contest shots and collect defensive rebounds.

The physical tools to thrive as a defender are there, and the mental aspects are not far behind. His levels of awareness, anticipation and motor when he's playing as an off-ball defender are outstanding for his age, being able to break up plays all over the floor, whether that is acting as a help defender at the rim or playing the passing lanes in the perimeter.

Being impactful as a versatile defender and floor-spacer make Risacher an enticing prospect from a fit standpoint, as his skillset is one that is coveted by nearly every team in the world.

Giovanni Marriette, editor in chief for the website TrashTalk, is based in Bourg-en-Bresse and is witnessing the phenomenon from up close.

"Risacher is currently achieving what Victor Wembanyama had also achieved: progressing and seeing his stock skyrocket while shining a light on his club and league," he said.

The future is bright for Risacher not just on the other side of the Atlantic, but also when it comes to what's next for him and Les Bleus. With a long list of tall, long wings coming out of France, their national team prepares to become one of the best defensive national teams of all time and once again, like in nearly every step of his young career, it's a context in which Risacher fits perfectly.

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[fezzik]

He’s not the next Wemby. He’s nothing like him. He’s 7” shorter. He’s a different type of player altogether. He’s very good though. Worthy of going #1

[Godhorus]

Solid all-round player. Good fundementals. High ceiling for sure.

[joseolvera]

Damn he seems good for the San Antonio Spurs 🙏🔥

[topdawg]

I can see him as a Luka-Tatum hybrid lol

[teebriggs]

Who is #25 on France? Dude stands out and this not even his highlight. Defense, offense, fastbreak.

[dannyl]

This guy is just a more athletic furkan korkmaz. Nightmare to be a lottery team this year

[ryanbrown]

All I see are 3’s, passes and blocked shots..which is ok but can he do anything mid range? Can he break somebody down off the dribble and take it to the hole in a variety of ways?

[longshotsmedia]

Definitely not Wemby...more like Batum! Top 10 pick for sure

[ChrisbeFoSerious]

Topic & Zacc or Matas & Zacc for the Spurs?

[mmobilegaming]

He plays more like a 2nd rounder than the 1st pick in the draft. What am I watching

[IndustryJunkie]

Yall catch that left handed baseball pass? Bruh

[chulow]

No one is gonna want a American born player for the next 5yrs 😂😂😂

[wpl]

If this is the top pick in the draft the NBA is in horrible shape. I've seen better high school ballers.