Bulls selected Rocco Zikarsky with the No. 45 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Chicago made the pick, but Zikarsky will be headed to Minnesota via trade. He played the last two seasons with the Brisbane Bullets, making an impact in limited minutes. Last season, he provided 4.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.7 blocks across 12.2 minutes per game. In his only professional start, Zikarsky finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and three swats. Standing 7’2 and weighing in at 227 pounds, the Australian big man can make an impact as a lob threat and rebounder, though he’s still a raw talent on both ends of the floor. Zikarsky will be the third-tallest player in the NBA next season behind Victor Wembanyama and Zach Edey. As for his potential impact in Minnesota, he’s a bit of a project but should have time to develop as Rudy Gobert continues to man the middle.
