Daniel Jackson (basketball)

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Daniel Jackson
Personal information
Born (1988-04-26) 26 April 1988 (age 36)
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Listed height200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Career information
High school Illawarra Sports
(Wollongong, New South Wales)
Playing career2006–2016
Position Small forward
Career history
2006 Australian Institute of Sport
2007 Canberra Gunners
2007–2013 Wollongong Hawks
2008 Illawarra Hawks (Waratah)
2009Mackay Meteors
2010Canberra Gunners
2011–2013Illawarra Hawks (Waratah)
2014–2016Canberra Gunners
Career highlights and awards

Daniel Alexander Jackson (born 26 April 1988) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played six seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Wollongong Hawks.

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Early life

Jackson was born in Wollongong, New South Wales. [1] He attended Illawarra Sports High School, where he was honoured with Hall of Fame induction. [2]

Basketball playing career

In 2006, Jackson played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL). [3] In 2007, he played for the Canberra Gunners in the SEABL. [4]

Between 2007 and 2013, Jackson played six seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Wollongong Hawks. He averaged 1.4 points in 120 career games. [5] [6] During this time, he played in the off-seasons for the Illawarra Hawks in the Waratah League (2008), Mackay Meteors in the Queensland Basketball League (2009), Canberra Gunners in the SEABL (2010), and again at Illawarra in 2011, 2012 and 2013. [4] He helped Illawarra win the 2011 Waratah League championship while earning grand final MVP honours. [7]

Jackson's final three seasons were in the SEABL for the Gunners in 2014, 2015 and 2016. [8]

National team

In 2007, Jackson represented Australia at the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, where he averaged 10.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. [1]

Basketball administration

After transitioning to coaching and administrative roles, Jackson served in various positions at Basketball ACT, including Executive Manager of Group Operations and Head of Competitions and Game Development. [9]

Between 2018 and 2021, Jackson served as operations manager for the University of Canberra Capitals in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). [9]

In June 2022, Jackson was appointed general manager of the Launceston Tornadoes in the NBL1 South. [10]

In May 2024, Jackson was appointed general manager of the Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL. [9]

Personal life

Jackson's partner is Australian Opals centre Marianna Tolo. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Daniel Jackson". FIBA.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  2. Illawarra Sports High School – 2015 School Prospectus (p. 7)
  3. "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Daniel Jackson" . australiabasket.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  5. Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – NBL
  6. 1 2 Jackson leaves Hawks on best of terms
  7. Keeble, Brett (29 August 2011). "Hunters heartbreak as final clock stops". newcastleherald.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2024. Jackson was judged most valuable player of the grand final and Demos was named defensive player of the game.
  8. Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – SEABL
  9. 1 2 3 Bendigo (2 May 2024). "SPIRIT APPOINT DANIEL JACKSON AS GM". wnbl.basketball/bendigo. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  10. Allen, Brian (22 June 2022). "Daniel Jackson becomes Launceston Tornadoes general manager". examiner.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2024.