The Tasmania JackJumpers' record-breaking debut season has been recognised with two nominations in the annual NBL awards.
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The JackJumpers' leadership duo of coach Scott Roth and captain Clint Steindl have both been selected in two prestigious awards with the winners to be announced at a ceremony on April 27.
Roth is nominated for the Lindsay Gaze Coach of the Year Award after guiding his side to a 16 win campaign and play-off contention with one game remaining in their roster season.
The American is joined by Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman, with the pair set to face off in the final round. The Sydney Kings' Chase Buford is also nominated.
Steindl is nominated for the Sixth Man of the Year award after enjoying one of the best seasons of his career as a key shooter off the bench for the JackJumpers.
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Steindl has also drawn plaudits for his leadership of the JackJumpers after the veteran crossed over from the Perth Wildcats to head up the Tasmanian side for their inaugural year.
Steindl is joined by Melbourne United's Shea Ili and the Illawarra Hawks' Xavier Rathan-Mayes as contenders for the award.
It comes after the NBL's newest side broke records for most wins by a Tasmanian team in a debut season, the first expansion franchise to beat every single team in the league in their inaugural season. They also experienced multiple sell-out crowds in Hobart.
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Adam Daunt
Sports reporter at The Examiner. Focus on basketball and netball but occasionally rolls the arm over for some cricket coverage in the summer. Previously from Adelaide with a stint in Byron Bay. Get in touch: adam.daunt@examiner.com.au.
Sports reporter at The Examiner. Focus on basketball and netball but occasionally rolls the arm over for some cricket coverage in the summer. Previously from Adelaide with a stint in Byron Bay. Get in touch: adam.daunt@examiner.com.au.
