Andrew Parkinson (basketball) explained

Andrew Parkinson
Position:Shooting guard / small forward
Height:195cm (77inches)
Weight:95 kg (210 lb)
Birth Date:21 September 1967
Nationality:Australian
Career Start:1988
Career End:1998
Years1:1988
Team1:Geelong Supercats
Years2:1991
Team2:Southern Melbourne Saints
Years3:1992–1998
Team3:South East Melbourne Magic
Highlights:
  • NBL Most Improved Player (1991)
  • 2x NBL champion (1992, 1996)

Andrew Parkinson (born 21 September 1967) is a former Australian former professional basketball player in the National Basketball League.

Known as "Parky", he played for the Geelong Supercats (1988–1990), Southern Melbourne Saints (1991, when he was included in the NBL All-Star Southern team), and the South East Melbourne Magic (1992–1998).

He won two NBL championships in 1992 & 1996 with the Magic. Other accolades include Most Improved Player in 1991[1] and Free Throw Percentage Leader in 1992.[2]

Following his basketball career, Parkinson was a media personality, hosting an early incarnation of World Sport Overnight on SEN 1116 in early 2004 and working with South Dragons NBL basketball team during their short reign.Parky plays in the Balwyn Championship league where his team were runners up to the Valhalla Vikings 37-40 who have been the dominant team in the league for many years.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nbl.com.au/index.php?id=148 Most Improved Players
  2. http://www.nbl.com.au/index.php?id=154 Free throw percentage leaders
  3. Web site: Hawthorn Basketball Association Match Centre.