Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Zaccharie Risacher:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Zaccharie Risacher
  • Nationality: French
  • Age: Born April 7, 2005
  • Hometown: Villeurbanne, France
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wears #12
  • Position: Small Forward
  • High School: Played in the youth system for ASVEL Basket (Villeurbanne, France)
  • College: Did not attend college (playing professionally in France)
  • NBA Draft: Projected to be a top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft
  • Teams Played For:
    • LDLC ASVEL (2021–2024)
    • JL Bourg (2023–2024) — loan
    • Atlanta Hawks (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Zaccharie Risacher’s player archetype is that of a modern 3-and-D wing with connective upside, built to space the floor, defend multiple spots, and fit cleanly alongside higher-usage creators. Defensively, his role is that of a versatile team wing who can check guards and forwards, use his length to contest actions on the perimeter, and make plays within a scheme rather than serve as a pure stopper every possession. Offensively, he projects best as a complementary scorer whose value comes from catch-and-shoot spacing, transition finishing, smart cutting, and straight-line drives when defenses rotate late. Physically, Risacher brings ideal wing size at 6-foot-9 and 215 pounds, with good mobility, length, and enough fluidity to play either forward spot. His overall play style is smooth and unselfish, leaning more toward efficient off-ball impact than self-created offense, though his long-term ceiling will rise if he keeps tightening his handle, finishing, and shot creation. (nba.com)

Player Insights

Yahoo Fantasy ranked Zaccharie Risacher 512th, which places him well outside the range typically associated with projected starters. Risacher entered the league as a high draft investment and profiles as a starting-caliber small forward, which suggests he could receive meaningful early opportunities depending on rotation decisions. Given Atlanta’s commitment to him and the developmental priority usually afforded to top selections, he projects to compete for a sizable role rather than being limited to minimal minutes. While the Hawks have multiple wing options, Risacher’s draft status, size, and two-way wing profile indicate he could see steady playing time as the team evaluates his long-term fit. (10/19/2024)

Sources:

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Profile
The Ringer — 2024 NBA Draft Winners and Losers
NBA.com — Zaccharie Risacher | Forward | Atlanta Hawks | NBA.com