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On YouTubeAtlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / May 28
Dominique Wilkins on what he keeps telling people about Atlanta Hawks youngster Zaccharie Risacher
Dominique Wilkins believes in the potential of Zaccharie Risacher. Zaccharie Risacher, despite not being the first choice for the Atlanta Hawks, has been quite a positive surprise.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 27
Most Underrated International Prospects in 2025 NBA Draft
The 2024 NBA Draft opened our eyes to the rapid development of foreign prospects overseas and the NBA’s growing influence outside the United States. Three French prospects were selected in the top-six picks: Zaccharie Risacher (No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / May 21
2024-25 Atlanta Hawks player review: Zaccharie Risacher 
Despite lacking the star level upside of a typical no. 1 pick, there was a lot to like about Zaccharie Risacher’s rookie season. For the no. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it was an up and down – or rather a down, then up – rookie season for Zaccharie Risacher.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 20
Unanimous Castle And Risacher Headline 2024-25 All-Rookie Team
Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks have emerged as standout rookies of the 2024-25 NBA season. Castle, the fourth overall pick from UConn, not only secured the Rookie of the Year title but also earned a unanimous selection to the 2024-25 All-Rookie First Team.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / May 20
Atlanta Hawks Zaccharie Risacher Named to KIA NBA All-Rookie First Team
The NBA's All-Rookie teams were announced this afternoon and to no surprise, Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher earned a spot on the first team. Spurs guard Stephon Castle, Grizzlies center Zach Edey, Wizards forward Alex Sarr, and Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells were also on the first team.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / May 9
Atlanta Hawks: Zaccharie Risacher Draws '15+ Year NBA Career' Take From Teammate After Solid Rookie Campaign
The Atlanta Hawks have a bright future ahead of them because they have one of the league’s most promising players in Zaccharie Risacher. The young Frenchman was the No.
Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / May 6
Zaccharie Risacher’s Path To Development For the Hawks
Zaccharie Risacher ended his rookie NBA season with a flourish. Finishing as the runner-up in Rookie of the Year voting, the Frenchman improved across the board as the season progressed.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Dyson Daniels steals his way to Most Improved Player Award
When the New Orleans Pelicans traded Dyson Daniels to the Atlanta Hawks, the young guard was happy to escape his old team's "curse." Now he's the NBA's Most Improved Player.
NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 29
Zaccharie Risacher Finishes 2nd In Rookie of the Year Voting Behind Spurs Guard Stephon Castle
While Atlanta Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher made a compelling case to win it, San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has won the 2024-2025 NBA Rookie of the year.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / April 25
Pistons Rookie Impacts Tight Game 3 vs. Knicks
NBA rookies aren’t known for bringing massive positive impact to the postseason. This was seen in Zaccharie Risacher’s abysmal two-game sample in the Play-In, as well as numerous other rookies hitting the bench entirely in the first round.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Why Alex Sarr deserves All-Rookie status with Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher
Washington Wizards big man Alex Sarr’s rookie season was a mixed bag, from his rough Summer League campaign to winning Eastern Conference Player of the Month honors in December to missing all but two games in February with an ankle injury.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 20
A Promising Rookie Season Leads To Atlanta Hawks Forward Zaccharie Risacher Nominated For ROTY
With the NBA regular season officially finished, one of the most interesting awards to track this season is the winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 19
Atlanta Hawks Rookie Zaccharie Risacher Reflects On A Promising 2024-25 Rookie Season
Although the Hawks' season ended last night after losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in, one reason for optimism about the ceiling of the Hawks is Zaccharie Risacher.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / April 19
NBA’s No. 1 Pick Ends Debut Season on Low Note
In a win or go home Play-In bout with the Miami Heat on Friday night, the Hawks desperately needed a surge of offense throughout the game. And on occasion, the team looked to its No.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / April 16
Hawks’ Top Pick Struggles in Play-In vs. Magic
Somewhat surprisingly taken as the No. 1 pick by Atlanta in the 2024 NBA Draft, forward Zaccharie Risacher has had a phenomenal debut season by most standards.
Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Draft on SI / April 11
Hawks Rookie and Top Pick Zaccharie Risacher Turns in Another Strong Performance
The Atlanta Hawks have been stuck in the middle of the NBA over the past few years. Atlanta hasn't been talented enough to be one of the Eastern Conference's premier teams since Trae Young led the team to the Eastern Conference Finals against Milwaukee in 2021.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 11
Zaccharie Risacher's career-high night signals bright future for Hawks' rising star
It was a breakout showing for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and another strong reminder of why the Hawks view him as a future star.
Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / April 10
Zaccharie Risacher's career high helps Hawks' playoff positioning
Rookie Zaccharie Risacher scored 23 of his career-high 38 points in the first half as the Atlanta Hawks started fast, never let up and cruised to a 133-109 rout of the Brooklyn Nets Thursday night in New York.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 4
Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher proving he’ll eventually develop into a star
The 19-year-old may not have immediately achieved the stardom of some previous No. 1 picks, but his contributions on both ends of the floor have been evident.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / March 31
The Hawks have something special in Zaccharie Risacher
While he might not garner the typical coverage of a top overall pick, the Hawks do have something special in Zaccharie Risacher. It was described as one of the worst draft classes in NBA history.
Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / March 31
Zaccharie Risacher’s rookie season is one for the history books
He hasn’t been the flashiest name in his rookie class, but his steady progress and consistent performances have made him one of the most intriguing young players in the NBA.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / March 19
Zaccharie Risacher making case for Rookie of the Year
Regardless of where you look, Stephon Castle is the betting favorite for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, but the Hawks‘ top pick, Zaccharie Risacher, deserves his case to at least be heard.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / March 4
The NBA needs to wake up to Hawks’ top pick Zaccharie Risacher
It’s just the Hawks‘ luck to finally win the NBA lottery, only for it to be dubbed the worst draft class in a decade. There wasn’t a Zion Williamson or Anthony Edwards.
Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / January 21
Hawks get relatively good news regarding former top pick
It doesn’t appear his injury is a long-term issue.
Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / October 15
Hawks top pick Zaccharie Risacher impresses again in preseason
The Hawks moved to 1-1 in the preseason last night, falling 104-89 to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a struggle offensively from start to finish, as no starter finished with more than 10 points.
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