2025–26 Tasmania JackJumpers season

2025–26 Tasmania JackJumpers season
Head coach Scott Roth
Captain Will Magnay
ArenaDerwent Entertainment Centre
NBL results
Record8–11 (42.1%)
Ladder6th
Finals finishTBD

Stats at NBL.com.au
Ignite Cup results
Record2–1 (66.7%)
Ladder3rd
Ignite Cup finishTBD
All statistics correct as of 21 December 2025.

The 2025–26 Tasmania JackJumpers season will be the 5th season for the franchise in the National Basketball League (NBL).

Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Tasmania JackJumpers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt.
G 0 Hamilton, Bryce (I) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 93 kg (205 lb)
G 2 Nunn, Brody (DP) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 77 kg (170 lb)
G/F 3 Drmic, Anthony  (VC) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 91 kg (201 lb)
G 4 Stoddart, Nicholas 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
F 5 Deng, Majok 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 84 kg (185 lb)
G 7 Johnson, David (I) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 92 kg (203 lb)
G 10 Ayre, Ben 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (176 lb)
F 11 Marshall, Nick 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 90 kg (198 lb)
G 12 Campbell, Tyger (I & IRP) 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 80 kg (176 lb)
G 13 Macdonald, Sean  1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 86 kg (190 lb)
F 14 Richards, Jacob (NRP) 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
F 15 Woodhill, Archie (DP) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 95 kg (209 lb)
C 22 Magnay, Will  (C) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 111 kg (245 lb)
F 33 Bannan, Josh 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 100 kg (220 lb)
F 96 Williamson, Kobe  2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 107 kg (236 lb)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Mark Chivers

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Development player
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (I) Import player
  • (TP) Training player
  • (SRP) Special restricted player
  • (IRP) Injury replacement player
  • (NS) Next Star player
  • Injured

Updated: 20 November 2025

Depth chart

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Development Injured
PG Tyger Campbell (NRP) Ben Ayre Brody Nunn (DP) Sean Macdonald
SG David Johnson (I) Nicholas Stoddart Anthony Drmic
SF Bryce Hamilton (I) Nick Marshall
PF Josh Bannan Majok Deng Jacob Richards (NRP)
C Will Magnay Kobe Williamson Archie Woodhill

Standings

Ladder

Pos 2025–26 NBL season
Team Pld W L PCT Last 5 Streak Home Away PF PA PP
1 Adelaide 36ers 19 15 4 78.95% 4–1 W1 8–2 7–2 1762 1642 107.31%
2 Melbourne United 20 14 6 70.00% 1–4 W1 8–2 6–4 1918 1776 108.00%
3 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix 19 13 6 68.42% 4–1 W3 7–3 6–3 1832 1671 109.63%
4 Sydney Kings 18 11 7 61.11% 4–1 W4 5–3 6–4 1690 1546 109.31%
5 Perth Wildcats 20 11 9 55.00% 2–3 W1 4–6 7–3 1771 1725 102.67%
6 Tasmania JackJumpers 19 8 11 42.11% 3–2 L1 2–7 6–4 1626 1644 98.91%
7 New Zealand Breakers 19 7 12 36.84% 3–2 L2 4–5 3–7 1693 1689 100.24%
8 Illawarra Hawks 18 6 12 33.33% 2–3 L2 4–6 2–6 1597 1732 92.21%
9 Brisbane Bullets 19 5 14 26.32% 0–5 L7 1–7 4–7 1621 1825 88.82%
10 Cairns Taipans 19 5 14 26.32% 2–3 L1 2–9 3–5 1558 1818 85.70%

Updated to match(es) played on 21 December 2025. Source: NBL.com.au

The NBL tie-breaker system as outlined in the NBL Rules and Regulations states that in the case of an identical win–loss record, the overall points percentage will determine order of seeding.

Ladder progression

Leader and qualification to semifinals
Qualification to semifinals
Qualification to play-in
Last place
2025–26 NBL season
Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
Adelaide 36ers21223332211
Brisbane Bullets378977778899
Cairns Taipans747781091010101010
Illawarra Hawks9981081087988
Melbourne United212111111122
New Zealand Breakers610101099899767
Perth Wildcats564365555445
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix156432223333
Sydney Kings85656444554
Tasmania JackJumpers433544666676
Updated to match(es) played on 14 December 2025. Source: NBL.com.au

Game log

Pre-season

The 2025 NBL Blitz will run from 27 to 31 August 2025 with games being played at the AIS Arena, Canberra.[1][2]

2025 NBL Blitz game log
Total: 2–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–0)
August: 2–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 28 August @ Cairns W 95–97 (OT) Bryce Hamilton (25) Josh Bannan (11) Tyger Campbell (8) AIS Arena
n/a
1–0
2 30 August Adelaide W 97–95 David Johnson (25) Will Magnay (8) Tyger Campbell (8) AIS Arena
n/a
2–0

Regular season

The regular season will begin on 18 September 2025.[3] It will consist of 165 games (33 games each) spread across 22 rounds, with the final game being played on 20 February 2026.[4]

2025–26 game log
Total: 8–10 (Home: 2–6; Road: 6–4)
September: 2–1 (Home: 0–1; Road: 2–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 18 September Melbourne L 84–88 Bryce Hamilton (24) David Johnson (10) Ayre, Campbell (4) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,340
0–1
2 20 September @ Perth W 72–75 Bryce Hamilton (26) Josh Bannan (10) Bryce Hamilton (5) Perth Arena
11,701
1–1
3 27 September @ Illawarra W 86–91 Bryce Hamilton (21) Will Magnay (8) Tyger Campbell (4) Wollongong Entertainment Centre
5,123
2–1
October: 3–3 (Home: 1–1; Road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
4 4 October @ Brisbane W 82–84 Josh Bannan (23) Josh Bannan (15) Ayre, Campbell (3) Brisbane Entertainment Centre
6,946
3–1
5 9 October @ Adelaide L 98–89 Bryce Hamilton (22) Magnay, Marshall (6) Bryce Hamilton (9) Adelaide Entertainment Centre
9,320
3–2
6 15 October Sydney W 86–70 Tyger Campbell (21) Josh Bannan (14) Banna, Marshall (6) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,139
4–2
7 17 October @ New Zealand L 82–65 Will Magnay (14) Will Magnay (12) Tyger Campbell (4) Spark Arena
3,212
4–3
8 26 October @ Sydney W 89–90 Bannan, Hamilton (18) Josh Bannan (9) Tyger Campbell (8) Sydney SuperDome
11,023
5–3
9 29 October Perth L 84–95 Bryce Hamilton (26) Josh Bannan (8) Tyger Campbell (7) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,139
5–4
November: 1–5 (Home: 1–4; Road: 0–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
10 1 November Cairns L 69–75 Bryce Hamilton (21) Josh Bannan (12) Bryce Hamilton (6) Silverdome
3,255
5–5
11 6 November S.E. Melbourne L 102–103 Bryce Hamilton (36) Josh Bannan (10) Bryce Hamilton (5) Silverdome
3,255
5–6
12 8 November Brisbane L 81–83 Bannan, Marshall (18) Josh Bannan (11) Tyger Campbell (8) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,340
5–7
13 13 November Adelaide L 86–97 Tyger Campbell (20) Josh Bannan (14) Ayre, Marshall (4) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,340
5–8
14 21 November @ Perth L 101–95 Josh Bannan (29) Majok Deng (11) Bryce Hamilton (5) Perth Arena
10,930
5–9
15 23 November Sydney W 104–81 Bryce Hamilton (22) Bannan, Marshall (8) Bryce Hamilton (6) Derwent Entertainment Centre
4,340
6–9
December: 2–1 (Home: 0–0; Road: 2–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
16 6 December @ New Zealand L 99–86 Bryce Hamilton (21) Bryce Hamilton (8) Bryce Hamilton (6) Spark Arena
3,638
6–10
17 10 December @ S.E. Melbourne W 81–89 Bryce Hamilton (18) Josh Bannan (12) Josh Bannan (4) Gippsland Indoor Stadium
1,953
7–10
18 13 December @ Cairns W 68–81 Josh Bannan (20) Bannan, Magnay (13) Bryce Hamilton (7) Cairns Convention Centre
3,876
8–10
19 21 December Perth Derwent Entertainment Centre
20 23 December @ Melbourne John Cain Arena
21 26 December New Zealand Derwent Entertainment Centre
22 29 December S.E. Melbourne Derwent Entertainment Centre
23 31 December @ Illawarra Wollongong Entertainment Centre
January: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
24 3 January Melbourne Derwent Entertainment Centre
25 9 January Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre
26 17 January @ Melbourne Perth Arena
27 22 January @ Sydney Sydney SuperDome
28 24 January Illawarra Derwent Entertainment Centre
29 30 January @ Cairns Cairns Convention Centre
February: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
30 1 February New Zealand Derwent Entertainment Centre
31 6 February Brisbane Derwent Entertainment Centre
32 14 February @ S.E. Melbourne John Cain Arena
33 18 February Illawarra Derwent Entertainment Centre
2025–26 season schedule

NBL Ignite Cup

The NBL introduced the new NBL Ignite Cup tournament for the 2025–26 season, with all games except the championship final counting towards the regular-season standings.[5][6]

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD BP Pts Qualification
1 New Zealand Breakers 3 3 0 325 262 +63 9 18 Ignite Cup final
2 Perth Wildcats 3 2 1 298 272 +26 7 13
3 Tasmania JackJumpers 3 2 1 259 246 +13 6.5 12.5
4 Adelaide 36ers 2 1 1 190 182 +8 5 8
5 Brisbane Bullets 2 1 1 194 206 −12 5 8
6 Illawarra Hawks 3 1 2 280 307 −27 5 8
7 Sydney Kings 4 1 3 350 381 −31 5 8
8 Melbourne United 2 1 1 200 200 0 4 7
9 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix 1 0 1 81 89 −8 1.5 1.5
10 Cairns Taipans 1 0 1 78 110 −32 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 17 December 2025. Source: Ignitecup.com.au


Transactions

Free agency began on 4 April 2025.[7][8]

Re-signed

Player Date Signed Contract Ref.
Brody Nunn 24 March 2025 1-year deal
Nick Stoddart 29 May 2025 1-year deal [9]

Additions

Player Date Signed Contract Former team Ref.
Nick Marshall 8 April 2025 2-year deal Adelaide 36ers [10]
Josh Bannan 11 April 2025 2-year deal Brisbane Bullets [11]
Ben Ayre 16 April 2025 2-year deal (mutual option) S.E. Melbourne Phoenix [12]
Kobe Williamson 21 May 2025 2-year deal Seattle Redhawks [13]
David Johnson 27 May 2025 1-year deal Memphis Hustle [14]
Bryce Hamilton 26 June 2025 1-year deal Rostock Seawolves
Tyger Campbell 5 August 2025 1-year deal Rasta Vechta
TJ Starks 3 October 2025 1-year deal (NRP) BC Astana [15]

Subtractions

Player Reason left Date Left New team Ref.
Clint Steindl Retired 13 February n/a
Ian Hummer Free Agent 7 March 2025
Reuben Te Rangi Free agent 8 April 2025 New Zealand Breakers [16]
Fabijan Krslovic Free agent 11 April 2025 Melbourne United [17]
Walter Brown Released 6 May 2025 Canterbury Rams
Gorjok Gak Free agent 17 May 2025 S.E. Melbourne Phoenix [18]
Jordon Crawford Free agent 25 May 2025 Esenler Erokspor
Milton Doyle Free agent 1 June 2025 Melbourne United

Awards

Club awards

  • Club MVP:
  • Fan Favourite:
  • Defensive Player:
  • Players Award:
  • Coaches Award:
  • Spirit of the JackJumpers:

See also

References

  1. ^ "Blitz heads to Canberra". NBL.com.au. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Canberra back on NBL agenda with hosting of Blitz". CanberraTimes.com.au. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  3. ^ Uluc, Olgun (20 June 2025). "Storylines everywhere as NBL releases schedule for 2025-26 season". ESPN Australia. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  4. ^ Jackson, Andrew (20 June 2025). "'Personal' rivalries as 'hurt' US star, five-time MVP face former teams: NBL and WNBL Schedule". Fox Sports. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  5. ^ Uluc, Olgun (7 October 2025). "NBL Ignite Cup: Everything you need to know". ESPN Australia. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  6. ^ Shadlow, Jai (7 October 2025). "'All roads lead to Gold Coast': In-season tournament reveal adds to NBL expansion rumblings". Fox Sports. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Free agency begins April 4". NBL.com.au. 19 March 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  8. ^ "NBL26 Roster Tracker: Every signing, extension and departure". NBL.com.au. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  9. ^ "JackJumpers elevate emerging guard". NBL.com.au. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  10. ^ "JackJumpers secure talented swingman Nick Marshall". JackJumpers.com.au. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Why Bannan chose Tasmania". NBL.com.au. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  12. ^ "New Ayre to JackJumpers' NBL26 roster". NBL.com.au. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  13. ^ ""Huge potential": JackJumpers sign college big". NBL.com.au. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
  14. ^ "JackJumpers sign dynamic import". NBL.com.au. 27 May 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  15. ^ "JackJumpers bring in import as Injury Replacement Player". Tasmania JackJumpers | Official NBL Website. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
  16. ^ "Home is where the heart is: Te Rangi back to NZ". NBL.com.au. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  17. ^ ""Toughness" key to United signing". NBL.com.au. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  18. ^ "Return to the Heartland: Gak runs it back at Phoenix". NBL.com.au. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 23 August 2025.