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The league's most overlooked #1 pick might just be its next breakout star

Being a #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft carries a lot of weight, and it comes with almost unreachable expectations. Yet, in the case of Zaccharie Risacher, the discourse surrounding him and his potential to break out in year 2 is almost non-existent. Even when we look back at the NBA's most notable underperformers at the #1 pick slot, such as an Anthony Bennett or even a Markelle Fultz, at the very least these guys made headlines, for better or for worse.

That's what makes the case of Zaccharie Risacher so fascinating; there isn't any discourse regarding his potential next season, there isn't any discourse on his potential to be a bust.