French teenager Zaccharie Risacher was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the number one pick in the 2024 NBA draft, marking a significant moment for non-US college athletes.
This draft marked the second consecutive year a Frenchman was picked first in the NBA draft, with Victor Wembanyama being the first Frenchman selected in 2023.
Alex Sarr, another French player, was picked by the Washington Wizards as the second choice, while the Houston Rockets selected American Reed Sheppard with the third pick.
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