Andrew Parkinson
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Position | Guard/Forward |
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Nickname | Parky |
Height | 180cm |
Weight | 75kg |
Nationality | Australia |
Born | |
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 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. He also coached the Carey Grammar Firsts Basketball team until 2007.