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JACKJUMPERS SECURE NBA TALENT MAGNAY

 The Tasmania JackJumpers are excited to announce the signing of Will Magnay to a one-year contract.

In what is a major addition to the JackJumpers’ inaugural squad, Magnay joins the team after playing in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this year. Magnay was on a two-way contract with the Pelicans during the 2020/21 NBA season.

Magnay played for the Erie BayHawks in the NBA G-League this season, averaging 9.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.

The 23-year-old played for the Perth Wildcats during the backend of this past NBL season. He played for the Brisbane Bullets from 2017-2020, cementing himself as one of the league’s best big men, winning the Most Improved Player award and coming second in the Best Defensive Player voting in 2020.

JackJumpers Head Coach Scott Roth said: “I couldn’t be more excited to have Will Magnay on board for the upcoming season.

“I have been a huge fan of Will since his days in Brisbane and firmly believe he has the potential to be one of Australia’s best big men. Will is an NBA talent and his best days are still ahead of him.

“Will had a taste of the NBA earlier this year and I want to help him get back there. Having worked with the likes of Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Kristaps Porzingis and Jonas Valanciunas in the past, I believe myself and the team at the JackJumpers will give Will the best preparation to get him back to the NBA.

“Due to the pandemic and some injury hiccups, Will’s progression has been slowed slightly but we can’t wait to get him back to his best and see him perform at a high level with the JackJumpers. A healthy Will Magnay is a force to be reckoned with and we are delighted that he is a JackJumper.”

Magnay said: “I’m thrilled to be joining the JackJumpers in their inaugural season.

“After speaking to Scott Roth and the team, it became clear to me that the JackJumpers were the best option for me to improve, win and eventually try and get back to the NBA.

“Scott has a wealth of NBA experience which will not only help my personal growth, but also help the entire squad as we try to win a championship for Tasmania.

“I’m looking forward to doing all I can to help the team win and also embrace the Tasmanian community as the JackJumpers become a team for all of Tasmania.”

Magnay joins Jarred Bairstow, Jack McVeigh, Sam McDaniel, Clint Steindl and Sejr Deans (development player) on the JackJumpers’ roster for the 2021/22 Hungry Jack’s NBL season.

Memberships for the Tasmania JackJumpers’ inaugural season are out now and more than 1900 passionate fans have already signed up. To find out more about membership and to join the Ant Army visit www.jackjumpers.com.au/membership.