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.
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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
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
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
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
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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