Daniel Jackson (basketball) explained

Daniel Jackson
Position:Small forward
Height Cm:200
Birth Date:1988 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
High School:Illawarra Sports
(Wollongong, New South Wales)
Career Start:2006
Career End:2016
Years1:2006
Team1:Australian Institute of Sport
Years2:2007
Team2:Canberra Gunners
Years3:2007–2013
Team3:Wollongong Hawks
Years4:2008
Team4:Illawarra Hawks (Waratah)
Years5:2009
Team5:Mackay Meteors
Years6:2010
Team6:Canberra Gunners
Years7:2011–2013
Team7:Illawarra Hawks (Waratah)
Years8:2014–2016
Team8:Canberra Gunners
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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.

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. 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.

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).

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.

Personal life

Jackson's partner is Australian Opals centre Marianna Tolo.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel Jackson. FIBA.com. 29 June 2024.
  2. http://www.illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/2981333/2987436/Prospectus%202015.pdf Illawarra Sports High School – 2015 School Prospectus (p. 7)
  3. News: Past Athletes. ausport.gov.au. https://web.archive.org/web/20140212073754/http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes. 12 February 2014. dead.
  4. Web site: Daniel Jackson. australiabasket.com. 29 June 2024. subscription.
  5. http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395123&client=0-189-12315-119318-369910 Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – NBL
  6. http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1823201/jackson-leaves-hawks-on-best-of-terms/ Jackson leaves Hawks on best of terms
  7. Web site: Keeble. Brett. Hunters heartbreak as final clock stops. newcastleherald.com.au. 29 August 2011. 29 June 2024. Jackson was judged most valuable player of the grand final and Demos was named defensive player of the game..
  8. http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194501174&client=1-3363-36739-345137-16890626 Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – SEABL
  9. News: SPIRIT APPOINT DANIEL JACKSON AS GM. wnbl.basketball/bendigo. 2 May 2024. 29 June 2024 . Bendigo .
  10. Web site: Allen. Brian. Daniel Jackson becomes Launceston Tornadoes general manager. examiner.com.au. 22 June 2022. 29 June 2024.