Where should Zacc Risacher begin his Rookie Season?

[tbhawksfan1]

He's doing very well. Just wait until the 3pt comes around

[Jamaaliver]

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[Jamaaliver]

It's been rough going for the kid...thrusting him into a starting role this early has led to some ugly efficiency.

Time to temper the outlook for the '24 draft class



The level of excitement among NBA scouts and executives about the 2024 draft cycle could have been described as muted. That feeling has been reflected tangibly in the early on-court evidence: Just eight rookies are averaging more than 20 minutes a game, and three of those play for the Wizards.

Among top names in the class:

• No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher is shooting just 32.9% from the field.
• No. 2 pick Alexandre Sarr is blocking nearly three shots per game but has struggled with his offensive efficiency.
• No. 3 pick Reed Sheppard hasn't carved out a regular role yet in Houston.
• Zach Edey, a popular Rookie of the Year pick, has battled foul trouble while adjusting to the speed of the NBA game.

The list goes on.

There have been a few bright spots among the rookie class, if not seismic ones. The aforementioned Wells looks like a find for Memphis. Ryan Dunn (No. 28) has made an unexpected shooting leap in Phoenix that's turning him into a key role player on a team with big aspirations. He shot 23% from 3 at Virginia and is now making 39% from NBA range on nearly five attempts per game. Yves Missi (No. 21) has made positive contributions as a shot-blocker and rim-rummer for the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans.

The flow of the season will create opportunities for other rookies to step up, and front offices will be closely monitoring the development of this class.

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