Teen big Rocco Zikarsky has knocked again US faculty curiosity and can start his skilled basketball profession within the NBL.
Zikarsky, who’s 222cm at simply 16 years previous, seems Australia’s hottest prospect and can be a part of the Brisbane Bullets for this coming season as a part of the Next Stars program.
The southeast Queenslander shone on the worldwide stage final yr, averaging 13.6 factors, 9.3 rebounds and three.1 blocks for Australia on the FIBA Under 17 World Cup.
He is not NBA draft eligible till 2025, however seems set to comply with illustrious names comparable to Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley because the nation’s subsequent nice massive man.
“I’m really excited to start my professional career and chose to sign with the Bullets because of the coaching and the community,” Zikarsky stated.
“I grew up in the basketball community in southeast Queensland, so to me it was a no-brainer.
“I watched my first Bullets sport again in 2017, and ever since then I fell in love with the sport, so it is a full circle second.
“Being from southeast Queensland and being given the opportunity to don a Bullets jersey is a great honour.”
The Next Stars program has already helped unleash NBA weapons together with Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball and Oklahoma City’s Josh Giddey, with this yr’s stacked class together with Sydney ahead Alex Toohey who’s already performed with the Boomers.
Brisbane coach Justin Schueller noticed immense potential from Zikarsky having not too long ago labored with the teenage prodigy.
“I had the pleasure of coaching Rocco at the World Championships last year and saw that he was one of the best bigs for his age at that point, and now to be his first coach at a pro level is really exciting individually and for the club,” he stated.
“That’s what the Next Stars is about, progressing athletes through and getting him ready for the next stage.
“We simply cannot wait to have him day out and in with us and seeing that development.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
