Draft Eligible
2024
Draft Projection
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Zaccharie
Risacher
DOB
Apr 9, 2005
Class
19yrs
Team
Position
JL BOURG
SG
Height
6'8.5
Weight
194 lbs.
Wingspan
6'9.5
Hand
RIGHT
Contact
Doug Neustadt
Agent - Nuestadt Group
doug@theneustadtgroup.com
Socials
Last Updated
Jun 20, 2024
Scouting Report
Strengths
Excellent shooter off the catch, proficient in both spot-up situations and on the move, providing a reliable scoring threat for his team.
Effective in transition, displaying a tendency to actively fill the lanes, capitalizing on fast break opportunities and contributing to his team's offensive tempo.
Demonstrates strong court awareness and decision-making, consistently making the correct passes to set up teammates for scoring opportunities, showcasing his ability to read the game effectively.
Impressive defensively, particularly in help-side situations, where he utilizes his length to disrupt passing lanes, contributing to his team's defensive efforts and hindering opponents' offensive flow.
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Weaknesses
Requires development in ball-handling skills to enhance his ability to create scoring opportunities for himself, particularly when under pressure.
Improvement needed in finishing touch around the basket to convert scoring chances more efficiently and become a more reliable scoring threat in the paint.
Focus required on enhancing on-ball defensive skills to prevent opponents from easily driving past him, thereby strengthening his overall defensive presence.
Physical strength development is essential to withstand challenges in the interior, preventing him from being overpowered and enhancing his effectiveness in rebounding and defending in the paint.
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Summary
Zaccharie is an good shooter, proficient in both spot-up and on-the-move situations, providing a consistent scoring threat for his team. He excels in transition, actively filling lanes and capitalizing on fast break opportunities, enhancing his team's offensive tempo. Risacher's strong court awareness and decision-making enable him to consistently set up teammates for scoring chances, displaying his ability to read the game effectively. Defensively, he impresses with his ability to disrupt passing lanes, particularly in help-side situations, contributing significantly to his team's defensive efforts. However, he requires development in ball-handling skills and improvement in finishing around the basket, while also needing to enhance his on-ball defensive skills and physical strength to further elevate his game.
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Video
Honors
Eurocup Rising Star Trophy - 2024
LNB Elite Best Young Player - 2024
Leaders Cup Winner - 2023
LNB All-Star - 2023
Nike Hoop Summit - 2023
LNB Elite Champion - 2022
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Statistics
2023-24 SEASON STATS
PTS 10.1
REB 3.8
AST 0.9
FG%
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Reports
Notes
Additional Intel Reports: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cNqzzbUlb71uxbDjivwEHk2psxs8IrICc0kM8EDO46c/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VLw6YdOeT6LEfAu5TbM4e-BguZDlV15vylYIS6J5T3I/edit?usp=sharing
Nike Hoop Summit - Portland, OR - 4/5 - 8/2023 - Practices & Srimmage
He appeared uncomfortable and out of place. He struggled with his shooting in all settings and tended to shy away from contact, not responding well to the physical play. His shaky handle often led to him giving up the ball prematurely. Overall, Risacher's performance indicated he has areas to work on, particularly in handling physical defense and maintaining ball control under pressure.
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Charting Sample Size - how many games were observed and charted
Total Active Possessions- total number of possessions where a player guarded the ball, forced a deflection or was involved in an off-ball action.
Total Switch Possessions- total number of possessions with a switch or cross-match where a wing player is guarding a lead ball handler or post player.
Total Shots Defended- number of shots where a player was the primary defender or directly contesting the opposing player’s shot.
Synergy Points Per Possession- points per possession for all defensive plays marked by Synergy.
Switch Points Per Possession- points per possession while a player was switched or cross-matched onto an opposing ball handler or big (post player).
Shot Contest Grade- rates a player’s shot contest on a scale of 1-4 under the following criteria
1. Wide Open- player was not within 8-10 feet of the scorer or no contest at all (1 Contest Point)
2. Open- hands down on a contest, within 8-10 feet of the shooter (2 Contest Points)
3. Light Contest- hands up on a contest and within 5-8 feet of a shooter (3 Contest Points)
4. Heavy Contest- close to the shooter and forcing an off-balance, fading, or double-clutch shot, or a light contest preceded by a non-fouling bump in the legal guarding position (4 Contest Points)
Switch Position Grade - rates a player’s positionality on a scale of 1-4 during the process of switching throughout a possession
Bad- out-of-control closeout, pinned in under the basket or fronting too far out from the basket on a post up, blow-by, or trailing heavily behind a play because of screen navigation, no ball pressure (1 SP Grade Point)
Neutral- on the side/slightly behind a player, flat-footed or with little ball pressure, not ready to move in a closeout situation, directly behind a post player on the block or on the side in a deny coverage (2 SP Grade Points)
Good- under control closeout and good on-ball defense, moderate ball pressure, close follow in trail position for a pick and roll or lock and trail scenario, fronting or keeping post player outside of the restricted area on a post-up (3 SP Grade Points)
Very Good- excellent closeout and on-ball defense, switching “into” a player with high ball pressure and intensity, strongly denying a post player in a post-up or pushing them out of the paint (4 SP Grade Points)
Stocks per 100 - steals and blocks per 100 active possessions
Blown Coverage- a missed closeout or rotation, blow by, reaching/gambling for steals with no
turnover forced, flopping, and any shooting foul
Total Switch Frequency- the percentage of total active possessions that a player is switched or cross-matched onto a ball handler or big overall
Guard Switch Frequency- the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is switched onto a lead guard
Big Switch Frequency - the percentage of total switch possessions that a wing player is
switched onto a post player