Sign In
Florida keys times
  • Home
  • Business & Economy
  • Entertainment & Lifestyle
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Sports
Reading: Ex-NCAA star rips Hawks’ No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher: ‘Absurd’
Share
Florida keys timesFlorida keys times
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
    • Home 1
    • Home 2
    • Home 3
    • Home 4
    • Home 5
  • Categories
  • Bookmarks
  • More Foxiz
    • Sitemap
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Florida keys times > Blog > Opinion > Ex-NCAA star rips Hawks’ No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher: ‘Absurd’
Opinion

Ex-NCAA star rips Hawks’ No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher: ‘Absurd’

Revival Renaissance Team
Last updated: 2024/06/28 at 1:17 AM
Revival Renaissance Team
Share
SHARE


Join Fox News for access to this content

You have reached your maximum number of articles. Log in or create an account FREE of charge to continue reading.

By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive.

Please enter a valid email address.

Having trouble? Click here.

The Atlanta Hawks had the first overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft Wednesday night, and they selected Zaccharie Risacher, the 19-year-old Frenchman. 

At least one observer thinks it was a bad move.

Frank Mason III, college basketball’s 2017 National Player of the Year with the Kansas Jayhawks, expressed his opinion about the pick on social media after playing against Risacher, a 6-foot-8 forward, in France last year. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Risacher floater

Zaccharie Risacher of Bourg-en-Bresse drives to the basket during a game against Paris at Adidas Arena April 28, 2024, in Paris.  (Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

“Played this young guy in France this past season; no way he’s the number one pick in the NBA raft lol, but I guess!” Mason posted on X. “Solid young player, but # 1 pick is absurd.”

Mason, the 34th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA Draft, bounced around the league from 2017-21, playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic before trying his luck overseas. 

HAWKS SELECT FRENCH TEEN ZACCHARIE RISACHER WITH FIRST PICK OF NBA DRAFT

He joined SLUC Nancy in France’s top league, Betclic Élite, where he averaged 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists over 21 games last season to earn himself an All-Star Game appearance. 

Risacher also played in the ProA League with JL Bourg-en-Bresse, where he was 18 years old for most of his 32 games. He averaged 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game over 22 minutes. 

Risacher at draft

Zaccharie Risacher smiles before the 2024 NBA Draft June 26, 2024, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.  (Mike Lawrence/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mason missed both games against JL Bourg-en-Bresse, which dominated SLUC Nancy, and Risacher scored 11 and 10 points in those meetings. 

Mason isn’t alone in his skepticism about Risacher playing in the NBA. The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo believes others who played in France, including Risacher’s teammates, were likely shocked when the Hawks called his name. 

“I get what the high side of it is, but I imagine there’s teammates of him in France that are like, ‘I cannot believe that guy was the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft,” Russillo said on the “Bill Simmons Podcast.”

Zaccharie Risacher and Frank Mason III

Zaccharie Risacher, left, and Frank Mason III (Getty Images)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Fellow Frenchmen Alexandre Sarr was another frontrunner for the No. 1 pick, but he went to the Washington Wizards at No. 2. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.





Source link

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Revival Renaissance Team June 28, 2024 June 28, 2024
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Oklahoma schools now required to teach Bible, Ten Commandments
Next Article Who is General Zúñiga, the shadowy officer behind the thwarted coup in Bolivia?
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Editor's Pick

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Opinion Newsletter.HANNITY – Fox News host says…

By Revival Renaissance Team 2 Min Read
Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial
Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is urging the incoming Trump administration…

5 Min Read
Nobel laureates criticize RFK Jr. HHS nomination over ‘lack of credentials,’ vaccine stance
Nobel laureates criticize RFK Jr. HHS nomination over ‘lack of credentials,’ vaccine stance

Seventy-seven Nobel Prize winners have come out against the nomination of environmental…

5 Min Read

Oponion

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to…

December 10, 2024

Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino…

December 10, 2024

Nobel laureates criticize RFK Jr. HHS nomination over ‘lack of credentials,’ vaccine stance

Seventy-seven Nobel Prize winners have come…

December 10, 2024

Alleged assassin of health care CEO officially charged and more top headlines

Good morning and welcome to Fox…

December 10, 2024

LIZ PEEK: Trump just outfoxed Biden and his corrupt family. Again

Join Fox News for access to…

December 10, 2024

You Might Also Like

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion
Opinion

Daniel Penny is not guilty, Biden’s three biggest lies, and more from Fox News Opinion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Welcome to the Fox News Opinion Newsletter.HANNITY – Fox News host says…

2 Min Read
Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial
Opinion

Trump admin urged to launch probe into Manhattan DA’s office after Daniel Penny trial

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is urging the incoming Trump administration to launch a federal civil rights probe into…

5 Min Read
Nobel laureates criticize RFK Jr. HHS nomination over ‘lack of credentials,’ vaccine stance
Opinion

Nobel laureates criticize RFK Jr. HHS nomination over ‘lack of credentials,’ vaccine stance

Seventy-seven Nobel Prize winners have come out against the nomination of environmental and health activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to…

5 Min Read
Alleged assassin of health care CEO officially charged and more top headlines
Opinion

Alleged assassin of health care CEO officially charged and more top headlines

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to…

4 Min Read
Florida keys times

About Us

Welcome to floridakeystimes, your trusted source for breaking news and in-depth coverage. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate and up-to-date information to keep you informed. Explore our platform and stay connected to the world with us

More links

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Categories

  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Business & Economy
  • Entertainment & Lifestyle

Subscribe

Subscribe Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Floridakeystimes © 2024 . All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?