Andrew Parkinson (basketball)
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| Andrew Parkinson | |
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| Position | Guard/Forward |
| Nickname | Parky, Microwave |
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 21 September 1967 |
| Previous Clubs | Geelong Supercats 1988-1990 South Melbourne Saints 1991 South East Melbourne Magic 1992-1998 |
| Championships | 1992, 1996 |
| Career Highlights | NBL's Most Improved Player (1991) |
- For the former South African - American soccer player see Andrew Parkinson (soccer).
Andrew Parkinson (born 21 September 1967) is a former Australian basketballer 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 worked as a media personality, with a stint on SEN 1116 hosting an early incarnation of World Sport Overnight in early 2004 and worked with South Dragons NBL basketball team during their short reign.
He also coached the Carey Grammar Firsts Basketball team until 2007.
Post NBL he is still an outstanding basketballer to this day (2010) playing top level competition in the Ringwood Basketball Association.
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| Preceded by Shane Heal |
NBL Most Improved Player 1990 |
Succeeded by Andrew Svaldenis |
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