Zaccharie Risacher Impresses NBA Fans in Hawks’ Preseason Loss to Jared McCain, 76ers
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No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and the Atlanta Hawks took on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, falling 104-89 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The rookie finished the night with 14 points, eight rebounds and one steal while shooting 5-of-11 from the field.
NBA @NBA
No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher shows some wiggle for two 🔥 #NBAPreseason
📺 PHI-ATL on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/ru2tbYJltk
On the other side of the ball was fellow rookie Jared McCain, who posted 11 points, four rebounds and one steal.
Risacher’s preseason is off to a strong start, highlighted by his performance in the team’s last game against the Indiana Pacers, where he posted 18 points, three rebounds and two assists while shooting 7-of-9 from the field in the victory.
Atlanta Hawks @ATLHawks
Zacch in his 2nd game:
14 PTS
5-11 FG
8 REB pic.twitter.com/VfAqeOnKMM
The 19-year-old Frenchman joined the Hawks after their 36-46 finish last season, which resulted in a failure to make the playoffs.
With the addition of the 6’9″ power forward following the loss of John Collins in 2023, Risacher is making a strong case for the starting position and fans appear to be fully behind him.
Matt Owen @ProfessorO_NFL
If the Atlanta Hawks don’t start Zaccharie Risacher I’m gonna be pissed.
This kid is going to be good. https://t.co/gkW1h7nG5I
Zach Langley @langleyatl
Zaccharie Risacher tonight:
14 points (team-high)
8 rebounds
1 assist
1 steal
5/11 FG
23 minutesThe first pick continues to impress 🔥 pic.twitter.com/M3NNkngh9t
Brett Usher @UsherNBA
Risacher/Jalen moves me as Atlanta’s starting forward duo of the future
HawksMuse @MuseHawk
Zaccharie Risacher at the half:
— 12 Minutes
— 9 points
— 5 rebounds
— 44% FGSolid Half. pic.twitter.com/YIXvwlqT9e
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Zaccharie Risacher looks so much better than he did in Summer League.
I think some of the Euro guys come over and have to jump right in and are tired at Summer League. Some time off and time to adjust to the NBA does them well. Risacher looks pretty good so far this preseason.
AKelly @andlankell
So far preseason has brought in focus that the 6’9 forward duo of Jalen Johnson and Zacc Risacher is pretty compelling. Height skill are the two most important traits in bball.
Trent @TrentC_95
Good reminder to everyone submit your Risacher apology form before it is too late. https://t.co/UxbiWjenFk
Wilder Adams @whatsontapnba
Risacher looks like a mix of MPJ and Deni right now, which is a flipping awesome complimentary star
Risacher and the Hawks continue their preseason on Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
