/ 06 May 2022

Tassie jackjumps towards NBL glory

Image source: Unsplash
Image source: Unsplash

Ants aren’t usually our thing, but we’re jumping on the Tassie JackJumpers’ bandwagon… The team is looking to claim this year’s National Basketball League title – in their first season. They face off against the Sydney Kings tonight in the first game of the best-of-5 series. The team entered the competition as the underdogs but have punched well above their weight. After a bad start, rookie American coach Scott Roth changed the team’s strategy mid-season, and they have well and truly bounced back, beating reigning champions Melbourne United in the semi-finals. But the Kings won’t be letting their opponents off lightly as they eye their first NBL title in 17 years. “All of Australia is going to be barracking for Tassie outside of Sydney,” former Kings great Shane Heal quipped. For those unfamiliar with a Jack Jumper, it’s venomous and (surprise…) it can jump. So there you go.

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