The Tasmania JackJumpers have made a major statement ahead of the 2026-27 NBL season, re-signing foundation star Will Magnay to a new two-year deal that will keep him at the club for seven consecutive seasons.
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Magnay’s extension continues a journey that began when the JackJumpers first entered the league in 2021, with the 27-year-old growing into one of the club’s most important figures both on and off the court.
The 6’10” big man was one of the biggest names entering this off-season’s free agency period alongside Sam Waardenburg and Sam Mennenga. His re-signing with the Tasmania JackJumpers now shifts the wider market, with rival clubs forced to look elsewhere in what is becoming an increasingly thin pool of local big men.
The captain is coming off one of the strongest seasons of his career in terms of availability, appearing in 24 games, his highest total since arriving in Tasmania, before an acute fracture to the second toe on his left foot ruled him out for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
Since joining the club, Magnay has become a cornerstone of the JackJumpers’ culture and identity, helping lead the franchise to its historic 2023-24 championship while also cementing himself as one of the premier defensive big men in the NBL.
In a statement released by the club, head coach Scott Roth said he was thrilled to retain one of the club’s longest-serving leaders.
“It’s not too often that you get to coach a player for this many years,” Roth said.
“He’s had so many ups and downs, and he’s grown from strength to strength from every one of those moments. Looking at where he is now is really something special to me.
“He came in to the team as a young kid, just starting to find his way on and off the court.
“He became a Boomer, made the Olympics, won a championship, became Captain, and on the journey, he has really grown into a great player and leader.
“To have more time with him is just personally wonderful, and I know Tasmania will be really excited to have him back too.”
Magnay’s resumé continues to grow. Alongside his championship success, he claimed the NBL’s Most Improved Player award in 2020 during his time with the Brisbane Bullets and has earned four club Defensive Player of the Year honours in Tasmania.
He also sits atop the JackJumpers’ all-time rankings for rebounds with 532 and blocks with 150.
Speaking on the new deal, Magnay said remaining in Tasmania was an easy decision.
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“It took no persuasion from the coach, Tassie is home and this team is where I want to be,” Magnay said.
“It’s such a special place to live, and there is so much love and excitement for the team, you can’t beat it.”
“The squad we’re putting together on paper is looking strong,” he said.
“We have that growth mindset, to get better every day, and ultimately, we want that opportunity to win again.”
Magnay now rejoins a roster continuing to build toward another championship push, with the JackJumpers securing one of the league’s premier local big men for the long term.
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