Rd 9 Game Preview: Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers
GAME DAY PREVIEW
Tasmania JackJumpers v Adelaide 36ers
7.30pm AEDT, Thursday 13 November
MyState Bank Arena
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RECENT FORM
The injury crisis at the Tasmania JackJumpers has worsened, following the news Will Magnay is set for a stint on the sidelines.
The JackJumpers announced on Wednesday their captain, who is averaging 9.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game during the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season, is out and will be reassessed ahead of Round 10 due to a bruised right knee sustained at practice this week. It’s another tough blow for the NBL24 champions, who have four straight losses and currently sit in sixth with a 5-7 record. Archie Woodhill and Jacob Richards will replace Magnay and Drmic (who is out for another 3-4 weeks) in Tasmania's squad for their Round 9 clash with Adelaide at MyState Bank Arena.
The JackJumpers will need to dig deep and the strength of the bench will be tested as the homeside are forced to play small-ball without their main big man in Magnay.
Adelaide will also be keen to get back on the winners list after a loss to Perth. Zylan Cheatham was kept quiet last round, struggling to reach his usual offensive fire power. Former JackJumpers Isaac White and Matt Kenyon will be back at the nest with both making their mark in the city of Churches. White hit 15 points on 6/8 off the bench, in 22 minutes, against Perth
INJURIES
Tasmania JackJumpers
OUT Will Magnay (knee), David Johnson (Calf), Anthony Drmic (Back), Sean Macdonald (Knee)
Adelaide 36ers
OUT - Ben Griscti (Neck)
CONCOURSE INFORMATION
Please note there will be a drone capturing imagery above the MyState Bank Arena concourse from approximately 6.00pm - 6.30pm. If you do not wish to be captured, please make yourself known to the Box Office upon entering the Arena.
Head to the MyState Bank Arena external concourse from 5.30pm to enjoy activities and give aways from the JackJumpers and our commercial partners.
Pre-game activities will include;
- Win the Wagen! Win a VW T-Roc, thanks to JMC, by guessing how many balls are in the car, which will be on concourse for every game this season. $10 per entry.
- Enjoy live music from the Navy Band
- St Lukes make your own trading card
- Green hairspray and product samples, thanks to Chemist Warehouse
- Face painting
- Bubble artist
- Basketball at our Hoops Trailer, thanks to SRT
- Clappers, thanks to Tyrepower