2024 NBA Draft First-Round Picks, Starting with Zaccharie Risacher

The No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft is Zaccharie Risacher. Three of the first six draft picks, including Risacher, are from France. The Orlando Magic took Colorado forward Tristan da Silva with the No. 18 pick.

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Zaccharie Risacher poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

ORLANDO — Say hello to France's Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The Atlanta Hawks' selection joins an elite fraternity that includes the Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero and Risacher's countryman Victor Wembanyama, the past two NBA rookies of the year, as well as 11 former No. 1s who became league most valuable players.

Here are the first-round picks:

1. Atlanta Hawks - ZACCHARIE RISACHER

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-9 wing
• JL Bourg (LNB Pro A), France
• "While scouts continue to debate the height of his ceiling, there is a perceived level of certainty tied to his positional size, shooting and defensive tools/quickness." — Bleacher Report

2. Washington Wizards - ALEX SARR

• Age: 19
• 7-foot center
• France; played in Perth, Australia
• "Sarr arguably has the greatest upside available here, with the physical attributes to be a top defender as well as the makings of a useful offensive skill set as a finisher and improving floor spacer." — ESPN

3. Houston Rockets - REED SHEPPARD

• Age: 20
• 6-foot-2 guard
• University of Kentucky
• "Sheppard is a fantastic catch-and-shoot player who can create his own shot at times and is a willing passer. He has elite defensive instincts, which allows him to jump passing lanes and poke the ball away from opposing ballhandlers, but he needs to get stronger before being considered a solid NBA defender. " — NBA.com

4. San Antonio Spurs - STEPHON CASTLE

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-6 guard
• University of Connecticut
• "Castle can use his physicality and change of pace to create offensive advantages and finish at the rim. He’s shown a nice passing ability, and he’s a tough defender. However, his shooting is a project. Castle went 20-for-75 (27%) from deep, and his 83-for-110 (76%) efficiency from the charity stripe is acceptable. Defenses routinely played far off him, daring him to launch from deep." — NBA.com

5. Detroit Pistons - RON HOLLAND II

• Age: 18
• 6-foot-8 forward
• G League Ignite
• "Holland has elite fluidity for his size. His jumper looks smooth, and he can pull up from anywhere on the court and get his shot off, but his shooting percentages need to improve. He’s not a natural point guard, but he draws plenty of attention and is willing to find the open teammate." — NBA.com

6. Charlotte Hornets - TIDJANE SALAÜN

• Age: 18
• 6-foot-9 forward
• Cholet Basket, France
• "The 6-foot-9 forward has intrigued scouts with his combination of fluidity and shooting touch. He’s smooth in transition and cutting to the basket, while he can also knock down looks from deep. " — NBA.com

7. Portland Trail Blazers - DONOVAN CLINGAN

• Age: 20
• 7-foot-2 center
• University of Connecticut
• "Clingan’s combination of size and defensive awareness makes him one of the best big man prospects in the draft. With a 7-foot-7 wingspan and excellent mobility, Clingan has immense potential as a defender, particularly around the rim. He’s poised to be among the better shot-blockers in the NBA." — NBA.com

8. San Antonio Spurs - ROB DILLINGHAM (traded to Minnesota Timberwolves)

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-1 guard
• University of Kentucky
• "Dillingham has an elite offensive package that will translate to the NBA. He has a quick first step and can score at all three levels, like many other NBA guards who went to Kentucky. He will also find the open shooter but needs work as a playmaker to be considered a true point guard, as his shot selection and ball security can be spotty." — NBA.com

9. Memphis Grizzlies - ZACH EDEY

• Age: 22
• 7-foot-4 center
• Purdue University
• "Edey dominated collegiate opponents with ease. He was a great screener, attacked the boards, displayed solid footwork and an efficient touch around the rim. Edey had great discipline defensively (less than 2.0 fouls per game as a junior and senior) and rarely needed to leave his feet to swat shots as an amateur." — NBA.com

10. Utah Jazz - CODY WILLIAMS

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-7 forward
• Colorado University
• "Williams fits the coveted prototype of a lengthy, athletic wing. His explosiveness isn’t jaw-dropping, but he can push the ball in transition and turn the corner on slower defenders in the halfcourt. His best offense comes when he can get a head of steam toward the rim and finish over rim protectors." — NBA.com

11. Chicago Bulls - MATAS BUZELIS

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-9 forward
• G League Ignite
• "Buzelis is an excellent ballhander for his size and can finish with authority, but he also has solid touch on his floaters and stepbacks. He looks more comfortable as a catch-and-shoot 3-point option in the corners, but overall, his jumper needs to be more consistent." — NBA.com

12. Oklahoma City Thunder - NIKOLA TOPIĆ

• Age: 18
• 6-foot-6 guard
• KK Crvena Zvezda (Serbia)
• "Topic is a big guard who can get where he wants and makes the right play more often than not. He has excellent pace when driving to the basket, can finish with both hands and is a great distributor who looks like a veteran with the ball in his hands." — NBA.com

13. Sacramento Kings - DEVIN CARTER

• Age: 22
• 6-foot-2 guard
• Providence College
• "Known for his defensive ability, Carter experienced an offensive breakout in 2023-24 that translated into an uptick in his Draft stock, and over the last 12 months has become widely considered as one of the best two-way guards in the nation." — NBA.com

14. Portland Trail Blazers - BUB CARRINGTON (traded to Washington Wizards)

• Age: 18
• 6-foot-4 guard
• Pittsburgh
• "With poise beyond his years, Carrington’s instincts in snaking pick-and-roll, getting to his spots in the midrange and stepping back into 3-pointers form a dynamic scoring package." — NBA.com

15. Miami Heat - KEL'EL WARE

• Age: 20
• 7-foot center
• Indiana
• "Ware possesses a highly-coveted skill set. He can stretch the floor on offense while protecting the rim on defense. The big man has an array of post moves at his disposal and can find open teammates when facing a double team." — NBA.com

16. Philadelphia 76ers - JARED McCAIN

• Age: 20
• 6-foot-2 guard
• Duke University
• "McCain’s pedigree carried over to two 30-point performances in the NCAA Tournament, as well as seven games with at least four made 3s this season — flashes of serious next-level scoring ability. Scoring is the appeal, as McCain is a two-way competitor but shouldn’t be considered as a sure-fire asset on the defensive end in the NBA." — NBA.com

17. Los Angeles Lakers - DALTON KNECHT

• Age: 23
• 6-foot-5 guard
• Tennessee
• "Knecht has excellent size and is comfortable handling the ball, shooting off the catch and pulling up off the dribble from well beyond the 3-point line. Knecht’s confidence and seemingly unlimited range are what make him such a dangerous offensive player." — NBA.com

18. Orlando Magic - TRISTAN DA SILVA

• Age: 23
• 6-foot-8 forward
• Colorado
• "da Silva solidified his status as a bona fide, multi-level scoring weapon in 2023-24, finishing in the 76th percentile by converting 63.5% of his shots at the rim, ranking in the 82nd percentile by knocking down 46.7% of his shots in the midrange, and canning 48.4% of his unguarded catch-and-shoot 3-point attempts." — NBA.com

19. Toronto Raptors - JA'KOBE WALTER

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-4 guard
• Baylor
• "First and foremost, Walter is a three-point shooter. Of his 10.9 shot attempts per game, 6.3 of them came from distance. He drained 2.1 per game at 34.1 percent. While that’s not an elite number, he took plenty of difficult movement triples. He’s capable of pump faking and driving off his three-point threat, but he’s not a top-shelf athlete and needs to work on his finishing around the basket." — NBA.com

20. Cleveland Cavaliers - JAYLON TYSON

• Age: 21
• 6-foot-6 forward
• California
• "At 6-foot-6, Tyson has the size to get to the rim and match up with opposing wings on the defensive end. The 21-year-old’s biggest strength is his ability to create his own shot, but he has also proven to be a reliable spot-up shooter. Tyson is a willing passer and can find teammates as a playmaker in the pick-and-roll." — NBA.com

21. New Orleans Pelicans - YVES MISSI

• Age: 20
• 6-foot-11 center
• Baylor
• "A dangerous rim-runner, Missi ranked eighth in the nation with 76 dunk attempts this season. Deriving 32.2% of his offensive possessions from rolling in pick-and-roll plays marked the 17th-highest frequency in the nation, displaying a clear niche to translate to the pros." — NBA.com

22. Phoenix Suns - DaRON HOLMES II (traded to Denver Nuggets)

• Age: 21
• 6-foot-9 forward
• Dayton
• "Holmes is at his best in pick-and-roll situations. He makes an impact as a screener and finisher in those plays, where his mobility is also above average for his size." — NBA.com

23. Milwaukee Bucks - AJ JOHNSON

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-5 guard
• Fresno, Calif.; played in Australia
• "Johnson has the ideal size and athleticism for a guard at the next level. He flashed the ability to create his shot and has the vision to find open teammates. Defensively, Johnson’s length gives him the tools to bother opponents on the perimeter." — NBA.com

24. New York Knicks - KYSHAWN GEORGE (traded to Washington)

• Age: 20
• 6-foot-7 forward
• University of Miami
• "Converting 58.5% of his attempts alongside a potent 42.7% clip off 96 catch-and-shoot 3s creates multi-level scoring upside." — NBA.com

25. New York Knicks - PACOME DADIET

• Age: 18
• 6-foot-8 forward
• France; Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
• "Dadiet has a solid frame for his age, and his broad shoulders and agility allow him to defend multiple positions." — NBA.com

26. Washington Wizards - DILLON JONES (traded to Oklahoma City)

• Age: 22
• 6-foot-5 guard
• Weber State
• "He possesses enough power, strength and tenacity to defend forwards at the next level, although he has also enough lateral quickness to handle smaller guards if needed. An area where he particularly thrives is rebounding as Jones is elite on the glass for his size." — NBA.com

27. Minnesota Timberwolves - TERRENCE SHANNON JR.

• Age: 23
• 6-foot-6 forward
• Illinois
• "Shannon is at his best when he’s going downhill in transition. When defenders give him space, he’s more than capable of knocking down open looks off the dribble. At 6-foot-6, Shannon has the size and athleticism to guard multiple position." — NBA.com

28. Denver Nuggets - RYAN DUNN (traded to Phoenix)

• Age: 21
• 6-foot-6 guard
• Virginia
• "Dunn’s elite athleticism, prototypical size and instincts allow him to be a menace on defense. He can protect the rim from his position while also being able to smother opponents on the perimeter. Offensively, Dunn lives at the rim and can finish over shot-blockers. The 21-year-old is also an elite rebounder for his position." — NBA.com

29. Utah Jazz - ISAIAH COLLIER

• Age: 19
• 6-foot-3 guard
• USC
• "Collier has good size for an NBA point guard, and adding weight to his 205-pound frame won’t be necessary. In high school and college, Collier consistently bullied his way to the rim. It’s fair to wonder if that will translate to the NBA, though Collier is also a solid ball-handler with a quick first step. He’s also a willing passer with plus vision." — NBA.com

30. Boston Celtics - BAYLOR SCHEIERMAN

• Age: 23
• 6-foot-6 guard
• Creighton
• "Collier has good size for an NBA point guard, and adding weight to his 205-pound frame won’t be necessary. In high school and college, Collier consistently bullied his way to the rim. It’s fair to wonder if that will translate to the NBA, though Collier is also a solid ball-handler with a quick first step. He’s also a willing passer with plus vision." — NBA.com