Andrew Parkinson (basketball)

Andrew Parkinson
Personal information
Born (1967-09-21) 21 September 1967
Nationality Australian
Listed height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight 95 kg (210 lb)
Career information
Playing career 1988–1988
Position Shooting guard / small forward
Career history
1988 Geelong Supercats
1991 Southern Melbourne Saints
1992–1998 South East Melbourne Magic
Career highlights and awards
  • NBL Most Improved Player (1991)
  • 2x NBL champion (1992, 1996)

Andrew Parkinson (born 21 September 1967) is an former Australian former professional basketball player in the National Basketball League.

Known as "Parky", he played for the Geelong Supercats (1988–1990), Southern Melbourne Saints (1991, when he was included in the NBL All-Star Southern team), and the South East Melbourne Magic (1992–1998).

He won two NBL championships in 1992 & 1996 with the Magic. Other accolades include Most Improved Player in 1991[1] and Free Throw Percentage Leader in 1992.[2]

Following his basketball career, Parkinson was a media personality, hosting an early incarnation of World Sport Overnight on SEN 1116 in early 2004 and working with South Dragons NBL basketball team during their short reign. Parky now plays at MSAC and is regarded as the dirtiest player in K-grade.

References

  1. ↑ Most Improved Players
  2. ↑ Free throw percentage leaders


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