This will perhaps give Adam Silver some ideas for All-Star Weekend… In an interview with Basketball NewsMatas Buzelis announces that he has asked to challenge Zacharie Risacher one-on-one. The Lithuanian prospect, who plays in the G-League, wants to prove that he is better than the Frenchman, announced in 1st place in the 2024 Draft.
“Obviously, I want to see him one-on-one… He just doesn't want to do it with me. His agent won't want to do it with me, and I know he won't.” announces Buzelis, who offers to challenge the French winger during a workout before the Draft. “It’s a business decision. I have an advantage over him in every sector. »
Like Risacher, the Lithuanian is a very tall outside player, even capable of playing at full-back. For the moment, ESPN places him in 6th position in its Mock Draft.
“I try not to look… But it comes out, and I see it” he continues about the “mock draft”. “But I’m trying to stay in the race. I know what I am capable of and I don't look at my place. I know that if I improve, I will win. »
Risacher still involved in EuroCup
Seen to his advantage at the Rising Stars Challenge, Buzelis averages 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds with Team Ignite. Its percentages? 44.5% shooting, including 27% from 3-point range.
For his part, Risacher is engaged on several tables, and Tuesday evening, JL Bourg won the first round of its EuroCup semi-final against Besiktas, with 8 points and 4 rebounds from its young winger. In Betclic Elite, Fred Fauthoux's team ranks 4th, with 10 points, 3.4 rebounds on average for Risacher, 52% shooting, including 37% from 3-point range.
