Andrew Parkinson (basketball)

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Andrew Parkinson
Personal information
Born (1967-09-21) 21 September 1967 (age 56)
NationalityAustralian
Listed height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight95 kg (210 lb)
Career information
Playing career1988–1998
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Career history
1988Geelong Supercats
1991Southern Melbourne Saints
1992–1998South East Melbourne Magic
Career highlights and awards

Andrew Parkinson (born 21 September 1967) is a 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 plays in the Balwyn Championship league where his team were runners up to the Valhalla Vikings 37-40 who have been the dominant team in the league for many years.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Most Improved Players
  2. ^ Free throw percentage leaders
  3. ^ "Hawthorn Basketball Association Match Centre".