Zaccharie Risacher's Siblings

Zaccharie Risacher is the number 1 overall pick from the 2024 NBA draft, who was selected by Atlanta Hawks. Risacher is only the fifth international player to be selected with the first overall pick in NBA history, after Yao Ming in 2002, Andrew Bogut in 2005, Andrea Bargnani in 2006 and his fellow countryman Victor Wembanyama in 2023. Zaccharie Risacher scored 18 points on his NBA debut and showcased his potential to be a future star. As of November 2024, Risacher is shooting 2.22% from 3s and averaging 8.2 points per game.

Risacher was born on 8 April 2005. Before the NBA, he played in the French professional basketball league where he played for ASVEL and JL Bourg in the 2023–24 season. In 2023, he was an LNB All-Star. However, once Risacher came into the NBA, he shared a candid reaction about his athleticism just one week after his NBA debut, and it quickly resonated with fans.

Who are Zaccharie Risacher's siblings?

Zaccharie Risacher has one sibling, a younger sister named Aïnhoa Risacher.

Aïnhoa Risacher

Aïnhoa Risacher was born on July 13, 2007, and she is a promising basketball talent in her own right. Playing as a shooting guard, Aïnhoa represents LDLC ASVEL Féminin in the Ligue Féminine de Basketball (LFB). In the 2024 EuroCup Women, she has averaged 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over four games.

Aïnhoa has also played for the French U16 and U17 national teams, notably earning MVP at the 2023 FIBA U16 Women’s European Championship. At the 2024 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup, Aïnhoa Risacher averaged 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game over 7 games.

Zaccharie Risacher Parents

Zaccharie’s parents, Stéphane and Sandrine Risacher have both been influential in his life, with backgrounds in sports that have helped shape his career.

Zaccharie Risacher Father

Zaccharie Risacher’s father Stéphane Risacher is a former professional basketball player, who had an outstanding professional career. Stéphane Risacher was part of the French basketball team that won a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Over his career, Stéphane Risacher was a six-time French League All-Star and was inducted into the French Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019. He also played in top European leagues, winning titles in France, Greece, and Spain. After retiring, he founded a basketball training facility in Chaponost, France, to mentor future athletes.

Zaccharie Risacher Mother

Zaccharie Risacher’s mother Sandrine Risacher works as a sports production manager. She has collaborated with networks like Skweek TV, Bein Sports, and La Chaîne L'Équipe. Previously, Sandrine was also a production manager at Eurosport and Canal+. Her experience and support have been essential in helping Risacher pursue his career in professional basketball.