Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher named as substitute for Rising Stars event

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On Tuesday, Atlanta Hawks second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher was announced as the injury substitute for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell on Team T-Mac for the Rising Stars game scheduled for Friday night during the NBA All-Star weekend.

Mitchell is unable to take part due to an abdominal strain.

Risacher, originally from France, will compete in the event for the second year in a row after being chosen as a rookie last season.

Risacher, the top overall selection in the 2024 NBA draft, is currently averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds this season.