Four Aussies taken in NBA 2025 Draft

NBA Clubs scanned the board in Round Two and triggered a green & gold rampage with Rocco Zikarsky, Tyrese Proctor, Alex Toohey & Lachlan Olbrich all taken within a 10 pick window. 

Towering Queenslander Rocco Zikarsky was first off the board, selected with Chicago’s selection at 45 and immediately acquired by Minnesota by trade.

Duke Blue Devils star Tyrese Proctor was next, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with Pick #49.

Alex Toohey went next with the Suns Pick #52 and was dealt to the Golden State Warriors and Draft bolter Lachlan Olbrich three picks later via Lakers Pick #55 traded to Chicago.

Robbie McKinlay, Head Coach at Basketball Australia’s – Centre of Excellence has unique, real time insights on the Australian selections with his role in Canberra.

“To be spoken about as a future NBA prospect, any player needs to have an elite combination of physical tools, skill and basketball IQ and all four tick those boxes,” said McKinlay

Rocco Zikarsky – Pick #45 | Minnesota via Chicago
Centre of Excellence – Brisbane Bullets, NBL

COACHES NOTES

Rocco obviously has size, agility and terrific defensive instincts and continues to expand an impressive offensive game.

Tyrese Proctor– Pick #49 | Cleveland
NBA Global Academy – Duke Blue Devils

COACHES NOTES

Tyrese has had an elite basketball education from his local club at Sutherland, to the NBA Global Academy and of course Duke University. A floor leader, elite shooter and versatile defender, Tyrese has already played on big stages in the ACC and NCAA tournaments and showed he is a big game player.

Alex Toohey– Pick #52 | Golden State via Phoenix
Centre of Excellence / NBA Global Academy  – Sydney Kings

COACHES NOTES

Alex is such a versatile player at both ends of the floor and fits perfectly in the “positionless” trend of the global game. You saw in the NBL with the Kings he has the ability to make big plays and is an explosive athlete in the open court.

Lachlan Olbrich – Pick #55 | Chicago via LA Lakers
Centre of Excellence – Illawarra Hawks

COACHES NOTES

Lachlan showed in the Hawks NBL title run he is a fierce competitor, the ability to play inside and on the perimeter and guard multiple positions.

Four selected ties with 1997 for most Australians taken in a single Draft. The pool in ’97 saw Chris Anstey, Paul Rogers, Ben Pepper & C.J. Bruton go in a similar spree.