Lachlan Olbrich
Updated on 6/26/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 235
Country: Australia
Professional Team: Illawarra
Classification: Non-College Draft Prospect
Birthdate: 12/29/2003
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 74
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 55 by the Los Angeles Lakers
(Rights traded to the Chicago Bulls)
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on hustle plays
Adequate low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite shot blocker
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Lachlan Olbrich is an agile, high-motor big man that played college ball at UC Riverside before turning pro to play professional basketball in Australia. He played very well in the 2023 NBL Blitz and will consistently make hustle plays, especially on offense. He is an effective rim runner that has shown some ball handling skills, and he also helped Illawarra win the NBL championship. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
Illawarra Hawks’ Players’ Page
The Post’s Article on Olbrich Acquired by the Chicago Bulls
Games Scouted:
9/22/23 Illawarra vs. Cairns
12/22/24 Illawarra vs. Perth
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