Andrew Parkinson

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Andrew Parkinson
Position Guard/Forward
Nickname Parky
Height 197cm
Weight 95kg
Nationality Flag of Australia Australia
Born September 21, 1967
Melbourne, Victoria
NBL Debut 1988
Final NBL Game 1998
Previous NBL Clubs Geelong Supercats 1988-1990
South Melbourne Saints 1991
South East Melbourne Magic 1992-1998
NBL 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 September 21, 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 - 1991 and Free Throw Percentage Leader - 1992.

Following his basketball career, Parkinson has become a media personality, with a stint on SEN 1116 hosting an early incarnation of World Sport Overnight in early 2004.