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Rocco
Zikarsky
Rocco
Zikarsky
Rocco
Zikarsky
Rocco
Zikarsky
Bio
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Rocco Zikarsky entered NBL24 as the youngest Next Star in history. Standing at 7'3" at the age of just 16 upon signing for the Bullets, he had turned 17 by the time the new season started - but that tender age didn't his opportunities.
Despite not being draft eligible until 2025, Zikarsky had already been in contact with a number of high-profile collegiate and international programs, including Duke, Gonzaga and the NBA G-League Ignite, and is an NBA Global Academy scholar.
After playing alongside Kings Next Star Alex Toohey at the Centre of Excellence, Zikarsky carved out a role as a spark-plug in the paint off the bench behind former NBA center Aron Baynes and established NBL talent Tyrell Harrison, and has already amassed one of the most passionate followings of any player in the league, thanks to his penchant for big blocks and even bigger dunks.
He will return to the NBL with the Bullets for NBL25.
Photos: Getty Images
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Videos
![10 Minutes of Rocco Zikarsy's Best Plays in NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6646ea40b0234bc85afa42f2_rocco.jpeg)
10 Minutes of Rocco Zikarsy's Best Plays in NBL24
9m 53 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 6)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/661f12e0a2fe0a147b02ca75_doco.webp)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 6)
1h 20 mins
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Kenny Smith named head of Next Stars' player initiatives - North America](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/660f23be0a90553acfafcdbf_KennySmith_NextStars_16x9.jpg)
Kenny Smith named head of Next Stars' player initiatives - North America
1m 28 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 5)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65e784b8b6d5ce0ac5ca4405_next.jpeg)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 5)
28m 1 sec
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Star Highlights - Round 20, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65d441e9624480ab4203152c_klintman.jpg)
Next Star Highlights - Round 20, NBL24
9m 46 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 19, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65cd3b71ca83a1715c5dbbbe_sarr2.jpeg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 19, NBL24
6m 35 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 18, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65c1531aae9fd0329d7f536b_maxresdefault.webp)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 18, NBL24
2m 42 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 17, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65b733625d4a71f80d7c5fd4_sarr.webp)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 17, NBL24
4m 50 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 16, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65af12d71fbb5f93cd3f5c73_maxresdefault.jpeg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 16, NBL24
4m 57 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 4)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65adccf9c540d90e871d127f_next.jpg)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 4)
28m 1 sec
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 14, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65a657a88ece87037ecc3e38_round14.webp)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 14, NBL24
6m 59 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 15, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65a6572cbc6a37d77c422f08_15.jpeg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 15, NBL24
5m 55 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 13, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65936e6b6f4603777a5c6375_next.webp)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 13, NBL24
5m 46 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 11, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/658200452a8d3687d7bef7db_rubsta.jpg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 11, NBL24
8m 30 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 10, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6581ffb25d04bf9edfe42714_round10.jpg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 10, NBL24
9m 15 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 9, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6581fc840b7205cf4bfd18a1_mantas2.jpg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 9, NBL24
7m 18 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 3)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6581febe931384c20b89443e_doco.jpg)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 3)
28m 0 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 8, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/655b08eb800621546a3c7313_flowers.jpg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 8, NBL24
5m 52 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![Next Stars Highlights - Round 7, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6552170aade809d4930ff112_flowers.jpg)
Next Stars Highlights - Round 7, NBL24
2m 3 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Bobi Klintman
Cairns Taipans
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 2)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6544d3c0b72afc64022cce2d_next.jpg)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 2)
28m 0 secs
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
Mantas Rubstavicius
New Zealand Breakers
![NBL Next Star Rocco Zikarsky top NBL plays - Rounds 1-4, NBL24](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6544cf0032ada94c7b5c3048_zikarsky_1-4.jpg)
NBL Next Star Rocco Zikarsky top NBL plays - Rounds 1-4, NBL24
2m 54 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![A Proven Pathway - Rocco Zikarsky Feature](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65437d753a2fb6d8fec97371_zikarsky.webp)
A Proven Pathway - Rocco Zikarsky Feature
2m 20 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 1)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65437cc5dee9bc89638393cd_next.jpeg)
INSIDE NBL24: WE GOT NEXT (Episode 1)
28m 1 secs
AJ Johnson
Illawarra Hawks
Alex Toohey
Sydney Kings
Mantas Rubstavicius
New Zealand Breakers
Alexandre Sarr
Perth Wildcats
Ariel Hukporti
Melbourne United
![Introducing The NBL's Next Stars: Rocco Zikarsky](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/65437bc5d9bf60d5847c550f_zikarsky.jpeg)
Introducing The NBL's Next Stars: Rocco Zikarsky
4m 3 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![Next Star Rocco Zikarsky's dominant start (23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87fa7_zikarsky.jpg)
Next Star Rocco Zikarsky's dominant start (23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks)
2m 56 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![Brisbane Bullets Sign Giant Next Star - Rocco Zikarsky](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87ed4_zikarsky.webp)
Brisbane Bullets Sign Giant Next Star - Rocco Zikarsky
52 secs
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
![Next Star Rocco Zikarsky - 10 News Queensland Feature](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87e1c/6504fd1a7b1030f859a87fa3_maxresdefault%20(1).webp)
Next Star Rocco Zikarsky - 10 News Queensland Feature
2m
Rocco Zikarsky
Brisbane Bullets
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