2025 NBA Draft: Pick 45 - Rocco Zikarsky

Brisbane Bullets teenage sensation and Next Star Rocco Zikarsky has been selected with the 45th overall pick at the NBA Draft, landing at the Minnesota Timberwolves, via the Chicago Bulls.

The 18-year-old is the tallest player in his draft class at 7’3” and was a standout at the draft combine with his agility and shooting for his size.

It’s Zikarsky’s immense potential that had NBA teams eager to take a chance on him, and the Timberwolves saw enough to make their move.

Zikarsky enters the NBA as the third tallest player in the league and the tallest prospect in this year's Draft class.

He has made 45 appearances across two seasons with the Brisbane Bullets, averaging 4.6 points and 3.4 rebounds a game across the Hungry Jack's NBL25 Season.