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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 April 1988 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Listed height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Illawarra Sports (Wollongong, New South Wales) |
| Playing career | 2006–2016 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2006 | Australian Institute of Sport |
| 2007 | Canberra Gunners |
| 2007–2013 | Wollongong Hawks |
| 2008 | Illawarra Hawks (Waratah) |
| 2009 | Mackay Meteors |
| 2010 | Canberra Gunners |
| 2011–2013 | Illawarra Hawks (Waratah) |
| 2014–2016 | Canberra Gunners |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editJackson 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
editIn 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
editIn 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
editAfter 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
editJackson's partner is Australian Opals centre Marianna Tolo.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Daniel Jackson". FIBA.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Illawarra Sports High School – 2015 School Prospectus (p. 7)
- ^ "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ^ a b "Daniel Jackson". australiabasket.com. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – NBL
- ^ a b Jackson leaves Hawks on best of terms
- ^ 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.
- ^ Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – SEABL
- ^ a b c Bendigo (2 May 2024). "SPIRIT APPOINT DANIEL JACKSON AS GM". wnbl.basketball/bendigo. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ Allen, Brian (22 June 2022). "Daniel Jackson becomes Launceston Tornadoes general manager". examiner.com.au. Retrieved 29 June 2024.