The Houston Rockets win the best French prospect

The Houston Rockets can add another member to their young core with the No. 3 pick in next month’s draft.

Given the lack of clarity regarding top prospects, the Rockets could end up selecting the player they view as the best talent in the draft.

In the latest CBS Sports draft, the Rockets select French forward Zaccharie Risacher, who many consider to be the best player in this year’s class.

“Risacher is a candidate to go No. 1 overall, which by definition makes him a reasonable option for Houston at No. 3. He’s a 6-8 wing who shoots 56.1 percent from 3-point range in France this season. “He’s doing this even though he won’t be 20 until next April, which is another thing that works in Risacher’s favor,” writes CBS Sports.

Risacher averaged 10.6 points per game while shooting over 38 percent from beyond the 3-point line last season with JL Bourg in France.

Risacher could end up being the best player in the class and he might not be on the board when the Rockets are on the clock, the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards ahead of Houston.

Risacher isn’t necessarily a perfect fit for the Rockets, but he’s one of the top talents in the draft, and Houston can select him if he’s the best player available.

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