JackJumpers roster puzzle complete with NRP signing

The Tasmania JackJumpers are pleased to announce the signing of Majok Majok as a short-term Nominated Replacement Player ahead of the 2023/24 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

6’9 Majok is a two-time NBL Champion and has played 185 NBL games across seven seasons in the League, including the last three seasons with the Perth Wildcats.

“Majok is a great inclusion to our program with his size and athleticism, and we’re excited to bring in someone of his talent and experience” Co-CEO Jorrick Chivers said.

“He will be a great addition especially while Majok Deng and Junior Madut are on national duties at the World Cup, and to give Will Magnay ample time to recover from his foot injury”.

The 30-year-old Centre will join the group from this week and be contracted as an NRP, meaning he can be elevated to the active roster and suit up for games if another player is injured.

“He has that defensive mindset we pride ourselves on, providing strong rim protection” Chivers said.

Majok was born in South Sudan and moved to Australia with his family at 8 years old. His professional career began in Europe before suiting up for Melbourne United, New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats in the NBL, winning a championship in 2018 with United and in 2020 with Perth.

Majok has just completed the NBL1 North season with North Gold Coast Seahawks, where he was second in the League for rebounds, averaging 11.7 rpg.