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UNCOVERED: Jackjumpers - The Untold Story

Inside billionaire's bargain waterfront arena lease

A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.

AAP · Oct 5

'Fages in the building!': Lion king boosts JackJumpers

Chris Fagan may be a Brisbane Lions legend, but his NBL allegiance to the Tasmania JackJumpers has proved a lucky charm too.

AAP · Oct 3

'Resilient' JackJumpers edge Brisbane in OT thriller

Taran Armstrong has starred for the Tasmania JackJumpers, who scored the last 10 points of the overtime period to mow down the Bullets in Brisbane.

AAP · Oct 3

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JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller

Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart.

AAP · Oct 1

Hawks NBL champion gone one game into season

The Illawarra Hawks have parted ways with import centre Darius Days.

AAP · Sep 24

Controversial no-call helps Cairns down JackJumpers

The Cairns Taipans have collected their first win of the NBL season, but a late contentious call took the shine off their gritty victory.

AAP · Sep 23

'Confusing call' mars Johnson magic as Tasmania win

Tasmania have shrugged off a slow start to win their opening game of the NBL season over South East Melbourne after a late call benefited them.

AAP · Sep 21

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JackJumpers coach sets timeline for departure

Scott Roth says he hopes to guide the Tasmania JackJumpers through a transitional period before paving the way for their next NBL coach.

AAP · Sep 16

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

AAP · Jun 29

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

AAP · Jun 16

More WNBL and NBL double-headers, but not this season

The WNBL and NBL have forecast more double-header fixtures between the two, but will not expand the concept for the 2026/27 seasons.

AAP · Jun 12

Jewels pick up WNBL champion as first major signing

The WNBL's latest franchise, the Tasmania Jewels, have unveiled a two-time WNBL champion and medal-winning Opal as their inaugural marquee player.

AAP · Apr 17

United managing injury concerns for Perth play-in test

Melbourne face injury worries but coach Dean Vickerman takes confidence from a strong record in Perth heading into the NBL play-in clash with the Wildcats.

AAP · Mar 6

United advance to NBL play-in, end JackJumpers' season

Melbourne United have booked a date with the Perth Wildcats after outlasting the depleted Tasmania JackJumpers by 14 points.

AAP · Mar 5

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AAP · Mar 4

United ready for bite from undermanned JackJumpers

Melbourne United feel they are hitting form at the right time ahead of their first NBL finals challenge against the underdogs from Tasmania.

AAP · Mar 3

Injury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final

Ahead of a sudden-death NBL final against Melbourne United, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has revealed the club's injury toll has impacted training.

AAP · Feb 18

Illawarra Hawks finish NBL title defence on a high

The Illawarra Hawks' championship defence might be over but they finished their NBL season on a high with a big road win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

AAP · Feb 15

Unshackled Hawks deliver title blow to United

Defending champions Illawarra, already guaranteed to miss the post-season, have made Melbourne's task to win an NBL title mightily tougher.

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AAP · Feb 14

Phoenix shooters light up in big win over JackJumpers

South East Melbourne had seven scorers in double figures and were on fire from three-point range in a powerful offensive performance against Tasmania.

AAP · Feb 6

Marshall lights up as JackJumpers eye NBL finals

Tasmania thrashed Brisbane to put one foot in the door of the NBL play-in tournament as Nick Marshall cut loose in a career-best performance.

AAP · Feb 1

Tassie import fires to all but book NBL play-in spot

David Johnson's seventh triple secured Tasmania's 91-89 defeat of New Zealand, who surged late in a game that carried heavy NBL finals significance.

AAP · Jan 30

McVeigh's 40 points lift Taipans to OT win in thriller

Jack McVeigh torched his former team as he led the Cairns Taipans to an overtime NBL win at home over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

AAP · Jan 24

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks' title defence remains alive - just barely - after notching a 10-point win over the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart

AAP · Jan 22

JackJumpers suffer two more injuries in loss to Kings

Already down Will Magnay, the Tasmania JackJumpers lost Majok Deng and Bryce Hamilton to injuries in an 11-point loss to the Sydney Kings.

AAP · Jan 17

Melbourne Utd claim steadying NBL win over JackJumpers

Melbourne United have got the steadying win they needed to retain fourth spot in the NBL with a 79-77 HoopsFest win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

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