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McVeigh musters up win as Taipans top Tassie

IN AN overtime thriller in the National Basketball League (NBL) on Friday night, Cairns Taipans were able to chalk up a gutsy win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at the Cairns Convention Centre to play agent of chaos in the race for sixth spot. It was a massive encounter in the context of the finals race, […]

Tassie set to tussle with Taipans in vital clash

ONE OF the most intriguing factors of the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season to date has been the race for sixth spot on the ladder heading towards the play-in, and another chapter will be written tonight when the Tasmania JackJumpers take on the Cairns Taipans. The JackJumpers are currently clinging to the position with […]

Illawarra flies high past Tasmania

IN THE National Basketball League (NBL) on Saturday night, the Illawarra Hawks managed to take down the Tasmania JackJumpers in Tasmania, beating them 101-91. Things fell apart in the second quarter for Tasmania, as it allowed Illawarra to score 33 points to build a strong double-digit lead by halftime. That quarter lost the hosts the […]

Wounded Tassie no match for sizzling Sydney

THURSDAY night’s action in the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Sydney Kings prove too good for the Tasmania JackJumpers when the two sides went head to head at Qudos Bank Arena, with the home side claiming an 11-point win. The Kings did come into the clash without the services of Xavier Cooks and Matthew […]

JackJumpers the NBL’s giant slayers from sixth

AFTER 16 Rounds in the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, the Tasmania JackJumpers sit in sixth on the table, just in finals contention with 12 wins, but interestingly almost half of them have been against the big dogs in the league. Over and over again, the JackJumpers noticeably switch their game against the top […]

JackJumpers Outlast 36ers In Gritty Road Win

THE TASMANIA JackJumpers have secured their second consecutive win with an eight-point victory against first-place Adelaide 36ers, 80-72. Interestingly enough, the 36ers outscored the JackJumpers in every quarter other than the second, which was ultimately their downfall, scoring 11 compared to the JackJumpers 27. While the 36ers tried to keep up, the JackJumpers stayed calm […]

Hawks’ homecoming a perfect end to stomp Ants

DESPITE a fierce second half comeback, Tasmania JackJumpers fell short of defeating an impressive Illawarra Hawks outfit in Wollongong, with the home side finishing two points head on the final buzzer, 92-90. Illawarra Hawks (92) def. Tasmania JackJumpers (90) It was a tale of two halves as the underdog Hawks kicked away early and held […]

PJC helps New Zealand Break back with OT win

A NAIL-BITING finish and game-securing basket from Parker Jackson-Cartwright who fell just short of a triple-double saw New Zealand Breakers bounce back from a shock loss to Brisbane Bullets and knock off Tasmanian JackJumpers by a single point in overtime. New Zealand Breakers (81) def. Tasmania JackJumpers (80) The NBL Round 14 match was a […]

Jackies aim to pile on more Breakers pain

LEAPFROGGING their opponents over the last few weeks, Tasmania JackJumpers have the opportunity to push further clear of New Zealand Breakers when the two most southern sides do battle on Boxing Day tonight. The JackJumpers host the Breakers at MyState Bank Arena, and will be looking to make it four wins from their past five […]

Tasmania toughness steers JackJumpers to win

IN THE annual National Basketball League (NBL) open-air clash, the Tasmania JackJumpers delivered one of their best performances of the 2025/26 fixture, defeating Melbourne United by 19 points in a dominant display. It was another instalment of one of the NBL’s best modern rivalries, one that has included last-second thrillers and postseason matchups. Although United […]

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