The San Antonio Spurs are hoping to strike gold in their quest to use their first round draft assets to add talent that fits the style of play and age curve of French rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama in the 2024 NBA draft.
And alongside names like Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan from UConn and Rob Dillingham of Kentucky, fellow Frenchman and forward Zaccharie Risacher could be the sort of high-upside prospect that the Spurs hope to put next to Wemby. Currently playing for JL Bourg Basket of Bourg-en-Bresse, France, the 6-foot-9 swingman is still a bit raw at just 19 years old.
He can defend well in space, but doesn’t rebound or pass as much as someone as capable as he is at both should. His 38.6% 3-point shot is interesting if at low volume, though his free throw rate hints his jumper should translate.
The host of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, Jeff Garcia, sat down with Jack Thompson, formerly with San Antonio Sports Star, to talk about Risacher and if the Spurs should take him with their draft pick. Check it out above!
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