Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/2003 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Adelaide, Australia |
Latest News about Lachlan Olbrich
01/07/2026
Olbrich joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2026 NBA Summer League in July 2026 after the Bulls declined to tender a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. He is now seeking a new contract or a training camp invite with the Warriors.
12/04/2026
Lachlan Olbrich recorded his first NBA triple-double on April 12, 2026, finishing with 10 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The performance demonstrated his expanded playmaking role and marked a significant early-career milestone for the rookie.
03/07/2025
Lachlan Olbrich signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls on July 3, 2025, following his selection as the 55th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He also joined the Bulls for the 2025 NBA Summer League, marking his first official entry into the NBA system.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Australian professional basketball player who became UC Riverside's highest NBA Draft selection in program history when selected 55th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. Known for his gritty, skilled playing style as a big man with strong fundamentals, basketball intelligence, and polished footwork reminiscent of Domantas Sabonis. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'9" | ||||||||||
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| Weight | 236 lbs | ||||||||||
| Position | Center | ||||||||||
| Jersey Number | 47 | ||||||||||
| Wingspan | 6'11.25" | ||||||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | UC Riverside (2022-23) |
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| High School | Reynella East College, Adelaide |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Gritty, skilled big man with strong fundamentals and basketball intelligence. Finesse player who uses angles, craft, and polished footwork rather than raw explosiveness. Elite hands and soft touch around the rim with crafty short-roll playmaking ability. Strong screener and excellent rebounder with high motor. Smart positional defender with good rotations understanding. Unselfish player with reliable mid-range touch, running hooks, and face-up game flashes. Blue-collar forward who crashes the glass and dives on the floor. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/lachlanolbr/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Signed a Development Player contract with Adelaide 36ers before attending UC Riverside | |
| 2. Won bronze with South Australia at 2021 U20's National Championships, leading in steals per game (2.4) | |
| 3. Represented SA Metro in 2020 and 2021 with Southern Tigers U/18 Division 1 team | |
| 4. Also played volleyball at Reynella East College | |
| 5. Earned special invite to 2025 NBA Draft Combine after G League Elite camp performance | |
| 6. Recorded double-doubles in NBA Combine scrimmage portion | |
| 7. Shares nearly identical frame to 2016 version of Domantas Sabonis: same height at 6'10" and only five pounds apart |