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Rocco Zikarsky

Center · Chicago Bulls · 6'11", 235 lb · Australia · Drafted 45th overall, 2025
No. 45 pick (2025)2025 draft classAustralia
NBAChicago BullsCenters
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In short

Rocco Zikarsky is a center the Chicago Bulls selected 45th overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of Australia. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsCleveland CavaliersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
4.9
range 2.2–7.6
Line 5
49%
to go over
Team win
58%
113–112
Poi 4.9 Lean underReb 4.4 Lean underAss 1.1 Lean overPRA 10.4 Lean under
Likely on himJarrett Allen· 84 Rim protectionStrong defender
5+ pts49%10+ pts4%

Model lines Zikarsky at 4.9 pts (range 2.2–7.6) vs a 5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Rocco’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 52% · Paint 24%
Rim — 52% of scoring, 43% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 1% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 24% of scoring, 29% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim52%
  • Paint24%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Rocco Zikarsky was a second-round pick (45th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Chicago Bulls out of Australia.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#45 2025 R2
Australia
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Center
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Rocco Zikarsky is a 2025 second-round center for the Chicago Bulls.

Selected 45th overall out of Australia, Zikarsky is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Zikarsky joins the Chicago Bulls as a 2025 second-round pick out of Australia.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round center out of Australia.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth big prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
46/100
Scoring31
Playmaking23
Rebounding43
Perimeter D33
Rim protection41
Spacing20
Athleticism41
Clutch29
45th pick, 2025Australia
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Zikarsky projects as a depth big prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#45
2025 R2, Australia
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 45th overall (second round) by the Chicago Bulls.

Hardware

#45
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round center carving out a role.

Rocco Zikarsky's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #45; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Rocco Zikarsky drafted?

Rocco Zikarsky was selected 45th overall (second round) by the Chicago Bulls in the 2025 NBA draft, out of Australia.

Does Zikarsky have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.