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NBA mock draft analysis: Intel and latest consensus on where the four Australian prospects are predicted to land

A nation is behind the Australians dreaming of hearing their names called in this week’s NBA draft. We’ve analysed five mock drafts and spoken with scouts to find a consensus.

Basketball media’s finest talent watchers are about to put the full stop on their mock drafts for 2025 as four Australians hope to hear their name called on by an NBA team this week.

Can one of Alex Toohey, Tyrese Proctor, Rocco Zikarsky or Lachlan Olbrich sneak into the first round, where guaranteed millions await?

Will one or more of them slip out of the draft and have their hearts broken?

We looked at five of the most popular NBA mock drafts, the latest consensus board and spoke with experts, both overseas and local, to get a sense of how the Aussies are shaping up.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

ESPN

37, Alex Toohey, Detroit Pistons

43, Tyrese Proctor, Utah Jazz

41, Rocco Zikarsky, Golden State Warriors

50, Lachlan Olbrich, New York Knicks

1, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

Alex Toohey starred for the Kings in the NBL. Picture: Getty Images
Alex Toohey starred for the Kings in the NBL. Picture: Getty Images

The Athletic

38, Alex Toohey, San Antonio Spurs

36, Tyrese Proctor, Brooklyn Nets

39, Rocco Zikarsky, Toronto Raptors

53, Lachlan Olbrich, Utah Jazz

1, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

Tyrese Proctor was part of the Duke juggernaut. Picture: Getty Images
Tyrese Proctor was part of the Duke juggernaut. Picture: Getty Images

Yahoo

36, Alex Toohey, Brooklyn Nets

43, Tyrese Proctor, Utah Jazz

55, Rocco Zikarsky, LA Lakers

N/A, Lachlan Olbrich

1, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

Rocco Zikarsky could be anything, given the opportunity. Picture: Getty Images
Rocco Zikarsky could be anything, given the opportunity. Picture: Getty Images

Bleacher Report

35, Alex Toohey, Philadelphia 76ers

37, Tyrese Proctor, Detroit Pistons

47, Rocco Zikarsky, Milwaukee Bucks

49, Lachlan Olbrich, Cleveland Cavaliers

1, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

Illawarra Hawks young gun Lachlan Olbrich. Picture: Getty Images
Illawarra Hawks young gun Lachlan Olbrich. Picture: Getty Images

Sports Illustrated

36, Alex Toohey, Brooklyn Nets

48, Tyrese Proctor, Memphis Grizzlies

39, Rocco Zikarsky, Toronto Raptors

N/A, Lachlan Olbrich

1, Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks

NBA DRAFT INTEL

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