Andrew Parkinson

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Andrew Parkinson
Position Guard/Forward
Nickname Parky
Height 180cm
Weight 75kg
Nationality Flag of Australia 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.