 And here's what you need to know. Checking the first round of the NBA draft with the first selection, the Atlanta Hawks selected Zachary Rissachet out of France. Second straight year, the number one overall pick has been from France. Victor won Bayama last year by the Spurs. The second pick by the Washington Wizards, also a player from France. His name is Alex Saar. There were three French players that went in the top ten. Four were selected in the first round. Some American college players of note.