Madut set for big things in JackJumpers’ Junior Year

The Tasmania JackJumpers are pleased to announce the signing of 6’5 Shooting Guard Junior Madut ahead of the 2023/2024 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season.

The 26-year-old joins the JackJumpers on a one-year deal deal with a mutual option for the NBL25 season, bringing versatility, length, and athletic prowess.

A proven dynamic scorer, Madut is thrilled to secure an opportunity with the JackJumpers and prove himself in the NBL after one season with Phoenix in NBL23.

“I feel like my strengths will really complement the guys already there and the strong roster they’re putting together. It feels like they’re building something really special and I’m excited to immerse myself in the program and be part of that” Madut said.

Madut’s offensive fire power has been on show in the NBL1, recording a career-high 50 points for North Sydney Bears dominant win in Round 5 of the NBL1 East last week.

“We feel Junior is a great addition to the roster, he’s one of those players has been a bit underrated and underestimated, and we think he’s got huge potential.

“He really impressed us last season, right back to the two preseason games we played against Phoenix in Northern Tasmania and early last season. He’s been on our radar for quite a while” Co-CEO Jorrick Chivers said.

Madut was born in South Sudan and moved to Australia at six years old, growing up in Sydney’s West. He began his college career with Eastern Florida SC before transferring to the University of Hawaii and returned to Australia in 2022 to begin his professional career.

Madut also bring international representative experience, debuting for the South Sudanese national team at AfroBasket in 2021.

“Basketball has taken me to some incredible places which I’m really grateful for, and it’s a privilege to continue my journey with Tasmania and continue to improve myself as a person and as a player.

“I can’t wait to get to Tasmania and meet the team and meet the fans. I saw and felt the passion when we were down there last year, it was just crazy and I’m so excited to be on the other side of that and have the backing of them every time we play and out in the community” Madut said.