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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
NBL double-header to close out 2025
A NBL double-header tonight allows fans some basketball action before welcoming in the new year, with a pair of New Year’s Eve contests in the northern states. Illawarra Hawks host Tasmania JackJumpers up first from 5:30pm local time, before Cairns Taipans take on South East Melbourne Phoenix in Far North Queensland two hours later. The […]
JackJumpers survive rising Phoenix
TASMANIA JackJumpers had the measure of South East Melbourne Phoenix again last night, defeating the Victorian side by three points in a thrilling game of two halves at MyState Bank Arena. The JackJumpers lead by 16 points at half-time, before the Phoenix stormed home only to fall three points short at full-time. Tasmania JackJumpers (87) […]
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 […]
JackJumpers grind out win over Taipans up north
ALTHOUGH they had to come from behind to get the job done, the Tasmania JackJumpers were able to overcome a strong start from the opposition and defeat the Cairns Taipans by 13 points in the National Basketball League (NBL) over the weekend. The Taipans hosted the JackJumpers at Cairns Convention Centre, fresh off their most […]
