Overview
A towering center from Australia, Rocco Zikarsky is a two-year pro as a member of the Brisbane Bullets in the Australian NBL. At age-17 in 2023-24, the big man played 29 games and averaged 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks on 62.0% shooting. This past season, Zikarsky appeared in 20 games and put up 4.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks with 50.0 / 20.0 / 62.5 splits in 12.2 minutes a night. He attended the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in May where he showcased his translatable skill set and size.
Analysis
Zikarsky has the physical profile built for catching lobs, finishing off putbacks, swallowing up rebounds and defending the middle of the floor. He’s also shown some glimpses of post-up and spot-up games that, with further development, have the potential to become areas where he could consistently produce. The Aussie lives around the basket and excels on the offensive glass, displays nice touch/feel on his lefty finishes, knows how to run and cut in transition and as a roll man, and does a good job kicking it out to shooters off second chances.
Projection
With 49 games as a pro under his belt, Zikarsky only has one career start. He recorded 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 35 minutes in that outing, highlighting what he can provide with more time on the court. Rocco has great size at 7-foot-2 and is active with his hands at both ends. With his rim-running ability and touch around the basket, he plays a similar style to pros like Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC), Dereck Lively II (DAL) and Zach Edey (MEM).
— Profile by RotoWire.com