History of Zaccharie Risacher in Timeline

Zaccharie Risacher is a French professional basketball player who plays for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He was drafted first overall by the Hawks in the 2024 NBA draft. His career is just beginning, marking him as a newly prominent figure in professional basketball.

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2000: Father won silver medal at Summer Olympics

In 2000, Stéphane Risacher, Zaccharie Risacher's father, won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics with the France national team.

2002: Father played for Baloncesto Málaga

In 2002, Stéphane Risacher, Zaccharie Risacher's father, started playing professional basketball for Baloncesto Málaga.

2002: Yao Ming drafted #1 overall

In 2002, Yao Ming was drafted with the number one pick, mentioned in context with Risacher being drafted #1 overall in 2024.

April 2005: Birth of Zaccharie Risacher

In April 2005, Zaccharie Risacher was born. He is a French professional basketball player.

April 2005: Birth in Málaga, Spain

On April 8, 2005, Zaccharie Risacher was born in Málaga, Spain, where his father played professional basketball.

2005: Andrew Bogut drafted #1 overall

In 2005, Andrew Bogut was drafted with the number one pick, mentioned in context with Risacher being drafted #1 overall in 2024.

2006: Andrea Bargnani drafted #1 overall

In 2006, Andrea Bargnani was drafted with the number one pick, mentioned in context with Risacher being drafted #1 overall in 2024.

2006: Father left Baloncesto Málaga

In 2006, Stéphane Risacher, Zaccharie Risacher's father, ended his time playing professional basketball for Baloncesto Málaga, and his family moved back to Lyon, France.

2018: Džanan Musa wins EuroCup Rising Star prize

In 2018, Džanan Musa won the EuroCup Rising Star prize.

August 2020: Joined ASVEL Basket Youth Program

In August 2020, Risacher entered the youth program of ASVEL Basket, playing primarily in the French under-21 league, LNB Espoirs.

2021: Debut with ASVEL Senior Team

In 2021, Risacher debuted with ASVEL's senior team in a LNB Élite match against Metropolitans 92.

January 2022: EuroLeague Debut

On January 18, 2022, Risacher made his EuroLeague debut in a 75–100 loss to Monaco.

2022: FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup

In 2022, Risacher played for the France under-17 basketball team at the FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup, where the team won the bronze medal.

June 2023: Signed First Professional Contract with ASVEL

On June 16, 2023, Risacher signed his first professional contract with ASVEL but was immediately loaned out to JL Bourg for the 2023–24 season.

November 2023: Named to Team France for LNB All-Star Game

On November 29, 2023, Risacher was named to Team France for the LNB All-Star Game.

2023: EuroCup Finals with JL Bourg

In 2023, Risacher played for JL Bourg in the EuroCup, where the team reached the Finals but lost to Paris Basketball.

2023: Named Best Young Player of LNB Élite Season

In May 2024, Risacher was named the Best Young Player of the 2023–24 LNB Élite season, averaging 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22 minutes per game.

February 2024: Debut with France Senior Team

In February 2024, Risacher debuted with the France senior team against Croatia, but was forced to leave the game after four minutes due to a concussion.

April 2024: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 22, 2024, Risacher announced that he had declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

May 2024: Named Best Young Player of LNB Élite Season

In May 2024, Risacher was named the Best Young Player of the 2023–24 LNB Élite season, averaging 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 22 minutes per game.

June 2024: Selected #1 Overall in NBA Draft

On June 26, 2024, Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, becoming the second consecutive French player to be drafted with the number one pick.

July 2024: Signed with the Hawks and NBA Summer League Debut

In July 2024, Risacher signed with the Hawks. Six days later, he made his NBA Summer League debut against the Washington Wizards, recording 18 points, five rebounds and two assists in a 94–88 loss.