Magnay Spearheads JackJumpers to NBL Finals Win

Published on February 28, 2024

A Will Magnay-inspired Tasmania JackJumpers have flexed their muscle to surge past the Illawarra Hawks 92-76 and progress to the next stage of the (NBL National Basketball League) finals. Magnay, who has played in the NBA, notched a career-high 25 points in a physical encounter at a sold out MyState Bank Arena in Hobart. The 25-year-old big man also picked up 10 rebounds and four blocks in an outstanding 30 minutes on court. Magnay surpassed his previous career-best of 23, notched in 2019 for the Brisbane Bullets, after a run of injuries in recent years. “It’s a great credit to him to come back,” JackJumpers coach Scott Roth said....