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Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers are a professional basketball team based in Hobart, Tasmania, competing in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) since the 2021-22 season. They play home games at MyState Bank Arena and the Silverdome. Named after the venomous jack jumper ant native to Tasmania, the team secured their first NBL championship in 2024.

1981: Launceston Casino City NBL champions

In 1981, Launceston Casino City won the NBL Championship.

December 2021: JackJumpers defeat Brisbane Bullets in NBL debut

On 3 December 2021, the JackJumpers defeated the Brisbane Bullets 83–74 in overtime in their NBL debut at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart.

2021: Tasmania secures NBL licence

In 2021, Tasmania secured an NBL licence, paving the way for a team to enter the league in the 2021–22 season.

2024: End of season

At the end of the 2024-25 season.

2024: JackJumpers compete in FIBA Intercontinental Cup

In 2024, as NBL champions, the JackJumpers competed in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, becoming the first team from Oceania to participate.

2024: JackJumpers win NBL championship

In 2024, the Tasmania JackJumpers won their maiden NBL championship.

2024: JackJumpers miss top six in NBL Season

In the 2024–25 NBL season, the JackJumpers started with a 3–8 record and went on to miss the top six on percentage at 13–16.