McVeigh’s marvellous shooting jumps Jackies past 36ers
THE TASMANIA JackJumpers have claimed a crucial victory at home against the Adelaide 36ers on Thursday night, rallying behind forward Jack McVeigh‘s excellent offensive performance. McVeigh came off the bench but wasted no opportunity he was given, producing an equal game-high 28 points, conjuring some of the form that was seen in the NBL Blitz […]
JackJumpers bag double as Kings rule on Christmas
TASMANIA JackJumpers have won both their Round 12 fixtures during the Christmas period, with back-to-back National Basketball League (NBL) home successes on the menu. The JackJumpers took down the Illawarra Hawks by 27 points on Thursday, December 22, before having a big Boxing Day to roll the New Zealand Breakers by 11 points. Sydney Kings […]
Matchup to Watch – Bryce Cotton vs. Josh Magette
ROUND 4 of the National Basketball League (NBL) began on Thursday night, with a pair of clashes indicating the competition is set for another exciting week of action. One of the biggest storylines to keep an eye on is the individual matchup between two of the league’s best point guards when the Tasmania JackJumpers host […]
NBL Positional Analysis Round 3 – Point Guards
POINT Guards around the National Basketball League (NBL) delivered once again in Round 3, clearly the standout position for Round 3. After bigs took over in the second round of the 2022/23 season, guards hit the scoreboard and delivered plenty of impact. Many of the best players of the week were at the one in […]
Magette’s career night leads JackJumpers to massive win
A CAREER-BEST night in the National Basketball League (NBL) from Josh Magette has led the Tasmania JackJumpers to a stirring 25-point triumph against the Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday night. After being benched in the clutch stages of last week’s comeback triumph over the Bullets, Magette responded in style with a dominant […]
NBL Import Watch – Round 2
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) is home to a number of talents both domestic and international, with players from all over the world heading down under to play in one of the strongest competitions in the world. Each year, NBL teams are allowed three imports on their roster as they look to help nurture some […]
2022/23 NBL Player Stats Watch – Round 1
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) has kicked off its 2022/23 season, with the first round taking place over the weekend. There was a lot to take out of the opening batch of matches, with fresh and familiar faces alike bursting out of the gates to deliver strong early performances. With that in mind, Rookie Me […]
2022/23 NBL season preview – Tasmania JackJumpers
THE 2022/23 National Basketball League season is less than two weeks from getting underway, and it is shaping up as one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. Last year saw the Tassie fairytale, some new stars step to the forefront and Sydney dominance in the big dance. With some big names joining the […]
NBL Preseason talking points – Thursday night
THE National Basketball League (NBL) preseason hitouts continued on Thursday night, with a pair of clashes taking place as sides continue to ramp up their preparations for the 2022/23 season. With the fixture set to kick off in just over three weeks, preseason matches are the perfect opportunity for sides to see how their new […]
What we learned – JackJumpers vs Phoenix
THE National Basketball League (NBL) season is not too far away from kicking off, with the opener scheduled for October 1, but before it all starts, there are a few preseason games taking place around the country. Tuesday night saw the Tasmania JackJumpers welcome the SEM Phoenix to the Apple Isle as the two sides […]
