The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft saw four Aussies hearing their names called, tying the record for the most Australians selected in a single draft (1997).
From college cult heros to NBL Next Stars, The Sporting News is tracking all the Aussie NBA Draft action.
Australian 2025 NBA Draft tracker
Rocco Zikarsky - Pick 45, Minnesota Timberwolves
Zikarsky becomes the first Aussie off the board, taken at the halfway point of the second round.
Hey @Timberwolves fans, this is what you can expect from NBL Next Star Rocco Zikarsky 👀 pic.twitter.com/hynqCpiCLj
— NBL (@NBL) June 27, 2025
One of the tallest players in the draft, the 18-year-old will be well-mentored by Timberwolves centre Rudy Gobert, but will need to wait for playing time in a contending team led by Anthony Edwards.
Tyrese Proctor - Pick 49, Cleveland Cavaliers
After three years at Duke University, Tyrese Proctor is headed to the NBA.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Duke's Tyrese Proctor with the No. 49 pick. They will be rostering this pick.
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 27, 2025
Sweet-shooting Australian who played multiple roles at the college level, showcasing his ability to function on and off the ball, helping Duke to the Final Four. pic.twitter.com/w70aSxBBrg
The Cleveland Cavaliers took the sharp-shooting guard, who they will hope to bolster their ball-handlers as they regroup after a tough playoff exit.
Alex Toohey - Pick 52, Golden State Warriors
NBL Next Star and Sydney Kings wing Alex Toohey is headed to the Bay Area, taken by the Golden State Warriors.
FELLOW AUSSIE ALEX TOOHEY WELCOME TO THE WARRIORS!!!
— LoonMuse (@KevonLooneyMuse) June 27, 2025
WHAT A PICK WOW 🔥🔥🔥
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Toohey has shown himself to be a versatile wing, and will be signed to a two-way deal by the team looking to make a playoff push next season.
Lachlan Olbrich - Pick 55, Chicago Bulls
A stellar 2025 has continued for Lachlan Olbrich, who has backed up an NBL Championship with being taken in the NBA Draft.
Get ready for Lachlan Olbrich @chicagobulls fans 👀 pic.twitter.com/qMvUwJVXvB
— NBL (@NBL) June 27, 2025
Olbrich is a funky, undersized centre with high-level passing skills, and could be electric within the Bulls fast-paced system.
How to watch 2025 NBA Draft
Australian basketball fans can watch the second round of the NBA Draft on ESPN, via Foxtel and Kayo.