Scott Roth is the first JackJumpers coach.
Tasmania JackJumpers, a new basketball organization, has announced the hiring of former NBA player and coach Scott Roth as its initial head coach.
Roth is presently an assistant coach for the Perth Wildcats, the reigning National Basketball League winners, and has extensive teaching and playing experience around the world.
The 57-year-old Cleveland native has served as an assistant coach for several NBA clubs, including the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons.
Roth has also served as head coach of the Dominican Republic and the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G-League, as well as assistant coach of the Chinese and Turkish national teams. Prior to coaching, he played 160 NBA games with the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs.
Roth will begin his new role on March 1, ahead of the JackJumpers’ debut into Australia’s NBL for the 2021-22 season.
JackJumpers CEO Simon Brookhouse stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Scott as the inaugural Head Coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers, a historic announcement for the NBL’s newest club.
“Scott will offer a plethora of expertise from his successful playing and coaching career around the world. He has been a part of winning cultures and has a track record of developing potential and getting the most out of athletes.
He expected that Roth’s ‘vast networks’ will be invaluable in attracting world class talent and achieving success for the JackJumpers.
He said Roth is committed to helping build a great club for Tasmania and achieving their goal for basketball to be the number one sport in the state.
“We will now build a strong team around Scott as we prepare for our inaugural season. This is a tremendously exciting time for Tasmania and we are humbled by the amount of support we’re already received and encourage all Tasmanians to join the march.”
Scott Roth said: “I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to be the first Head Coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers. It’s an exciting time for basketball in the state and I’m looking forward to getting to know the people of Tasmania and building a great club they will be proud of.
“I want to thank the entire Perth Wildcats organisation led by Jack Bendat and Troy Georgiu as well as the coaches led by Trevor Gleeson, all the players and the ‘Red Army’ that welcomed me to Perth and allowed me to be part of an NBL Championship.
“I’ve enjoyed a long journey in basketball but as soon as I moved to Australia I knew the NBL was where I wanted to be long term. This is a world class league and I can’t wait to get started and prepare for our inaugural season.
“To have a whole state behind one team will be amazing and I’m committed to helping build a really strong culture that Tasmanians can be part of and enjoy what will be an exciting journey for the JackJumpers.”
