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Rocco Zikarsky Draft Projection- Where Will the Tallest Player in Pool Land in 2025 NBA Draft?

Where will the tallest Aussie prospect land in the 2025 NBA Draft?

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Australian center Rocco Zikarsky is one of the most intriguing young centers, possessing elite size, mobility, and instincts to protect the rim. Having played for the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL), Zikarsky is the tallest player in 2025 NBA Draft pool. Born in Queensland, Zikarsky hails from a family of Olympic medalists and an ironwoman champion. He was signed by the Bullets in July 2023, and became the youngest player in the history of the program.

In the 2023-24 season, Zikarsky averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks in 29 contests for his side. Later in the 2024-25 season, his average went up to 4.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks with shooting splits of 50.0/ 20.0/ 62.5 in 20 games. Standing tall at 7 feet and 2 inches, Zikarsky weighs 227 pounds, and possesses a profile for catching lobs easily and grabbing rebounds.

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Rocco Zikarsky Scouting Report- Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

With a height of 224 cm, wingspan of 7’5” and standing reach of 9’6.5”, Zikarsky has the skill to alter his shots and finish easily around the rim.
He has strong shot-blocking instincts as well as defensive presence in the paint.
Zikarsky is effective in pick-and-roll sets and knows how to make transition opportunities.
His strong hands and mobility helps him grab rebounds easily and neatly.

Weaknesses

The Australian center struggles in staying in front of quicker players and defending perimeter.
He needs to develop reliability outside shot.
Zikarsky needs to improve from the line if he wants to reduce liability in late-game conditions.
The youngster is required to work on foul management and reduce his tendency to create unnecessary fouls in order to manage his time on the floor.

Rocco Zikarsky Stats and Accomplishments at Bullets

Zikarsky averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 62.0% during the 2023-24 season. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 4.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game.

Zikarsky became the youngest player in the history of the NBL’s Next Stars Program when he joined the Bullets in 2023.
In his first game as a starter in November 2024, he recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks.

Rocco Zikarsky 2025 NBA Draft Projection

Zikarsky’s rare and imposing height of 220 cm makes him a possible defensive anchor. He is expected to get picked in the early or mid second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.