Andrew Parkinson (basketball)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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 | |
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- For the former South African/American soccer player see Andrew Parkinson (soccer).
Andrew Parkinson (born 21 September 1967) is a former Australian professional basketball player in the National Basketball League.
Known as "Snarky", 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, Parkinsonstruggled 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.
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