JackJumpers march to third straight win
AFTER being lodged in the bottom two for the most part of the early season, the National Basketball League’s (NBL) newest side, the Tasmania JackJumpers have strung together three consecutive wins. Their latest dispatch – of the Sydney Kings – resulted in the JackJumpers marching past their opponents into the top five, and now within […]
Phoenix rise again to stomp JackJumpers
THE National Basketball League (NBL)’s stacked round continued on Sunday afternoon, with the South East Melbourne Phoenix travelling across the Bass Strait to take on the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena. It was the first time the JackJumpers had been able to hit the court for a while due to COVID-related interruptions, so fans […]
United start New Year on a winning note over JackJumpers
IN an entertaining match to start the 2022 year, the Tasmania JackJumpers and defending champions, Melbourne United faced off against each other for the first time. Both sides were coming off respective wins on Boxing Day heading into the clash, and were hoping to continue that form in this contest. Both teams were without players […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 4
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Round 4 of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) saw some more exciting action and terrific individual performances from around the competition. Unfortunately due to another game cancellation, just two […]
Josh Adams leads JackJumpers to bounce-back win over Breakers
FOR two teams playing against each other for the first time in the NBL, who were hungry to add a win in the win column after a tough few rounds, the Tasmania JackJumpers and New Zealand Breakers kicked off a double-header of Boxing Day hoops. The JackJumpers had a number of opportunities on Wednesday […]
Comeback Kings do it again to squash JackJumpers
THE final Round 3 match of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Tasmania JackJumpers travel to Qudos Bank Arena to take on the Sydney Kings on Wednesday night. The JackJumpers entered the match as the underdogs, given they have one just the one match this season, while the Kings have kicked off their campaign […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 2
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. The second round of National Basketball League (NBL) action saw some magnificent performances at both team and individual level. Among the memorable matches were some impressive outings from some of […]
Taipans open account by toppling Tasmania
THE National Basketball League (NBL) enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds in the last few years, with plenty to take out of an action-packed weekend. Saturday night saw the Cairns Taipans host the Tasmania JackJumpers in a tense clash at Cairns Convention Centre. The Taipans entered the competition without a win next to their […]
36ers kick start their season with thrilling win
THE second round of the National Basketball League (NBL) began last night and it could not have got off to a better start. In a nail-biting clash, the Adelaide 36ers have emerged victorious in their clash with the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena on Thursday night. The contest went right down to the wire, […]
NBL Blitz Wrap/Round 1 Preview: New club set to kick off season
AFTER many long months of waiting, the National Basketball League (NBL) 2021-22 season is finally here, with proceedings set to kick off tomorrow night in what will be a welcome return for Australia’s premier Basketball competition. The ‘Blitz’ pre-season series gave fans a nice preview of the season to come, but now comes the time […]
