Daniel Jackson (basketball)
{{Short description|Australian basketball player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2014}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Daniel Jackson
| image =
| caption =
| position = Small forward
| height_cm = 200
| weight_kg =
| league =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|4|26}}
| 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
| highlights =
- Waratah League champion (2011)
- Waratah League Grand Final MVP (2011)
}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/61484/sid/3955/tid/239/tid2//_/2007_FIBA_U19_World_Championship_for_Men/index.html|title=Daniel Jackson|work=FIBA.com|access-date=29 June 2024}} He attended Illawarra Sports High School, where he was honoured with Hall of Fame induction.[http://www.illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/2981333/2987436/Prospectus%202015.pdf Illawarra Sports High School – 2015 School Prospectus (p. 7)]
Basketball playing career
In 2006, Jackson played for the Australian Institute of Sport in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).{{cite news|title=Past Athletes|work=ausport.gov.au|url=http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140212073754/http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/sports/basketball/athletes/past_athletes|archivedate=12 February 2014|url-status=dead}} In 2007, he played for the Canberra Gunners in the SEABL.{{cite web|url=https://basketball.australiabasket.com/player/Daniel-Jackson/75363|title=Daniel Jackson|work=australiabasket.com|access-date=29 June 2024|url-access=subscription}}
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.[http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395123&client=0-189-12315-119318-369910 Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – NBL][http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/1823201/jackson-leaves-hawks-on-best-of-terms/ Jackson leaves Hawks on best of terms] 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.{{cite web|last=Keeble|first=Brett|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/475008/hunters-heartbreak-as-final-clock-stops/|title=Hunters heartbreak as final clock stops|work=newcastleherald.com.au|date=29 August 2011|access-date=29 June 2024|quote=Jackson was judged most valuable player of the grand final and Demos was named defensive player of the game.}}
Jackson's final three seasons were in the SEABL for the Gunners in 2014, 2015 and 2016.[http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194501174&client=1-3363-36739-345137-16890626 Player statistics for Daniel Jackson – SEABL]
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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.{{cite news|url=https://wnbl.basketball/bendigo/news/spirit-appoint-daniel-jackson-as-gm/|title=SPIRIT APPOINT DANIEL JACKSON AS GM|work=wnbl.basketball/bendigo|date=2 May 2024|access-date=29 June 2024 |author1=Bendigo }}
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.{{cite web|last=Allen|first=Brian|url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/7790391/tornadoes-appoint-experienced-administrator-to-general-manager/|title=Daniel Jackson becomes Launceston Tornadoes general manager|work=examiner.com.au|date=22 June 2022|access-date=29 June 2024}}
In May 2024, Jackson was appointed general manager of the Bendigo Spirit in the WNBL. The Spirit made the WNBL Grand Final in 2024–25.{{cite news |title=Bendigo Spirit confirm WNBL Grand Final details - Bendigo Spirit |url=https://wnbl.basketball/bendigo/news/bendigo-spirit-confirm-wnbl-grand-final-details/ |access-date=28 February 2025 |work=Bendigo Spirit |date=28 February 2025}}
Personal life
Jackson's partner is Australian Opals centre Marianna Tolo.
References
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External links
- [http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=190395123&client=0-189-12315-119318-369910 NBL stats]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110116093707/http://www.nbl.com.au/hawks/our-team/players/daniel-jackson/ Hawks profile]
- [https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/player/p/pid/61484/sid/3955/tid/239/tid2//_/2007_FIBA_U19_World_Championship_for_Men/index.html FIBA profile]
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Category:Australian Institute of Sport basketball players
Category:Australian men's basketball players
Category:Basketball players from New South Wales
Category:Forwards (basketball)
Category:Sportsmen from New South Wales
Category:Sportspeople from Wollongong