Anthony Lamb
October 29, 2024
Parker Jackson-Cartwright
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 12/07/95
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California (USA)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 180
- Weight (KG): 77
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Arizona (2014–2018)
- NBL DEBUT: 30/09/23
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 24/01/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 29
- NBL History: New Zealand 2024-26
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: PJC
BIO: Parker Jackson-Cartwright was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where his parents’ love of jazz music inspired his name—Parker from saxophone great Charlie Parker and Ellington from jazz legend Duke Ellington.
He began his high school basketball journey at Loyola High School, quickly establishing himself as one of the top point guards in California. Despite missing 12 games during his junior season due to a stress fracture, Jackson-Cartwright impressed with averages of (14 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals per game). His playmaking vision and quickness drew interest from major Division I programs.
However, Jackson-Cartwright’s high school career took an unexpected turn when academic issues forced him to withdraw from Loyola during his senior year in February 2014. He transferred to Sierra Canyon School to complete his schooling, but did not suit up for the basketball team again at the high school level. Despite the setback, he remained a highly rated four-star recruit and committed to the University of Arizona over offers from UCLA, Washington, USC, and others.
His journey to the NCAA spotlight was also documented in the 2016 basketball documentary At All Costs, which chronicled his AAU career and the intense pressures and decisions surrounding his recruitment.
Jackson-Cartwright releases punk rock and hip hop music under the stage name Blvck Minoh.[34] In December 2023, he announced that he was working on his debut extended play, #AGNDA.
FAMILY: Jackson-Cartwright is the son of Belinda and Ramon. His older brother Miles played college basketball at Penn and professionally overseas.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Parker Jackson-Cartwright made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 28 years of age. He scored 25 points in his first game.
The Breakers entered the off-season with a clear priority to re-sign key guard William McDowell-White, bringing back a core contributor. New Zealand also saw the return of Finn Delany from a stint in Germany, bolstering their lineup. With these foundational players secured, the Breakers retained a strong supporting group, including Cameron Gliddon, Izayah Mauriohooho-Le’Afa, and captain Thomas Abercrombie. They further strengthened the roster by signing Mangok Mathiang (via Illawarra), Dane Pineau (from South East Melbourne), and Lithuanian prospect Mantas Rubstavicius under the NBL Next Star Program. Coach Mody Maor completed the lineup by signing Justinian Jessup, returning from the G-League, Zylan Cheatham (from Germany), and Parker Jackson-Cartwright (from Turkey) as import replacements for Barry Brown Jr., Jarrell Brantley, and Dererk Pardon.
Jackson-Cartwright joined the Breakers on a one-year deal, taking on the second import slot for NBL24. Notably, at 5’9” in shoes, he became the smallest import in Breakers’ history, as recorded during his NBA draft measurements in 2018.
New Zealand opened their season with a victory over Cairns (98–87) and a close loss to Brisbane (84–89) before heading to the U.S. for an NBLxNBA exhibition game against the Phoenix Suns. Jackson-Cartwright proved instrumental in guiding the injury-hit team. Though they entered as heavy underdogs, the Breakers nearly upset the Suns, narrowing the lead to just four points in the final minute before falling 91–86. Corey Webster (27 points and 7 assists) and Tai Wesley (15 points and 7 rebounds) led the scoring for New Zealand, while Phoenix, missing star Devin Booker, was carried by Deandre Ayton (21 points, 15 rebounds) and Trevor Ariza (16 points, 6 assists).
Upon returning from the USA, the Breakers faced roster changes and inconsistency, leading to a five-game losing streak before securing a 91–81 win over Cairns. Throughout the stretch, Jackson-Cartwright (20.6 points, 5.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds) was instrumental, showing his skill in dictating the game’s tempo. By January, New Zealand had slid to the bottom of the ladder (8–12) after three consecutive losses. However, a late-season push saw them win five of their final seven games, closing with a 13–15 record. Due to points percentage, they secured sixth place, just behind Sydney (fifth), with Brisbane missing out in seventh.
Jackson-Cartwright capped off an outstanding season, averaging 20.6 points and 5.8 assists per game. His top performances included a season-high 34 points in a dramatic game against the Sydney Kings (28 February 2024), along with 33 points against South East Melbourne (28 October 2023) and 31 points against Illawarra (9 February 2024). His contributions earned him third place in MVP voting (50 votes), following Chris Goulding (53 votes) and winner Bryce Cotton (118 votes), along with a spot on the All-NBL First Team.
In addition to Jackson-Cartwright, the Breakers’ offense was powered by Zylan Cheatham (15.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists) and saw significant support from Anthony Lamb (19.5 points, 6 rebounds, 2.8 assists), Mantas Rubstavicius (9.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists), and William McDowell-White (9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists). A standout performance saw Lamb (19 points), Mauriohooho-Le’Afa (14 points, 4 assists), McDowell-White (14 points, 4 assists, 2 steals), Jackson-Cartwright (13 points, 7 assists), and Rubstavicius (11 points) each score in double figures.
In the play-in tournament, New Zealand first faced Sydney, earning a hard-fought 83–76 victory, led by Jackson-Cartwright (34 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds) and Mangok Mathiang (10 points, 9 rebounds). However, in the second play-in game against Illawarra, Jackson-Cartwright (19 points, 9 assists) and Cheatham (12 points, 9 rebounds) put up solid performances, yet inconsistency once again hindered the Breakers. They fell to Illawarra by three points (85–88), ending their hopes for an NBL semi-final appearance.
2025/26
On June 24, 2025, Jackson-Cartwright re-signed with the Breakers on a two-year deal.
Parker Jackson-Cartwright currently plays for the New Zealand Breakers and has played 85 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 19 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists since entering the league in 2023.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
New Zealand Breakers – 2 Year Deal (2025-27)
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 16th in assists per game.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | New Zealand | 13-20 (7) | 34 | 281.7 | 608 | 149 | 252 | 113 | 36 | 62 | 2 | 90 | 59 | 238 | 527 | 45% | 48 | 157 | 31% | 84 | 113 | 74% | 52% | 50% | 29 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | New Zealand | 10-19 (9) | 21 | 573.2 | 391 | 74 | 137 | 54 | 20 | 34 | 3 | 48 | 50 | 142 | 294 | 48% | 27 | 82 | 33% | 80 | 99 | 81% | 57% | 53% | 34 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 30 | 934.1 | 618 | 85 | 175 | 13 | 72 | 56 | 4 | 92 | 96 | 221 | 468 | 47% | 46 | 130 | 35% | 130 | 178 | 73% | 56% | 52% | 34 | Totals | 85 | 1789 | 1617 | 308 | 564 | 180 | 128 | 152 | 9 | 230 | 205 | 601 | 1289 | 46.6% | 121 | 369 | 32.8% | 294 | 390 | 75.4% | 55% | 51% | 34 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | New Zealand | 13-20 (7) | 34 | 8.3 | 17.9 | 4.4 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 7.0 | 15.5 | 45% | 1.4 | 4.6 | 31% | 2.5 | 3.3 | 74% | 52% | 50% | 29 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | New Zealand | 10-19 (9) | 21 | 27.3 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 6.8 | 14.0 | 48% | 1.3 | 3.9 | 33% | 3.8 | 4.7 | 81% | 57% | 53% | 34 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 30 | 31.1 | 20.6 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 15.6 | 47% | 1.5 | 4.3 | 35% | 4.3 | 5.9 | 73% | 56% | 52% | 34 | Total | 85 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 3.6 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 15.2 | 46.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 32.8% | 1.4 | 4.3 | 75.4% | 55% | 51% | 34 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 34 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
Jackson-Cartwright was drafted by Raptors 905 of the NBA G League in the second round of the 2018 NBA G League draft with the 52nd pick. He was cut during training camp due to a leg injury. Later he joined the Westchester Knicks (Feb 2019) and appeared in two games.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- England – Cheshire (2019–2020) | France – Saint-Quentin (2020–2021), ASVEL (2022–2023) | Germany – Telekom Baskets Bonn (2021–2022) | Turkey – Beşiktaş (2023), Galatasaray (2024) | New Zealand – Breakers (2023–2024, 2024–2026) | Lithuania – Rytas (2025)
On July 20, 2019, Parker Jackson-Cartwright signed with the Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League (BBL). During the COVID-shortened 2019–20 season, he established himself as one of the league’s most dynamic guards, finishing second in scoring (20.2 points), third in assists (7.4), and first in steals (3.7) per game. He tied the club’s single-game assist record with 13 in two games and posted 20 or more points in five of his 13 BBL Championship appearances.
On July 17, 2020, Jackson-Cartwright signed with Saint-Quentin of France’s LNB Pro B. He went on to win the 2021 LNB Pro B Most Valuable Player award after averaging (15.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists) per game, showcasing his ability to control pace and distribute at a high level.
On July 5, 2021, he joined Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga. Jackson-Cartwright had a standout season, earning Bundesliga MVP and Most Effective Player International honours. He averaged (19.3 points, 7.4 assists, and 2.0 steals) across 37 games and produced signature performances including a career-high 40 points on 61.9 percent shooting against Bamberg and a league-best 16-assist outing against Mitteldeutscher.
In July 2022, he signed with ASVEL in France’s LNB Pro A, but midway through the season he transferred to Beşiktaş Emlakjet in Turkey’s BSL. With Beşiktaş, he averaged (17.9 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.0 rebounds) across 14 appearances, continuing to play more than 30 minutes per game and making an immediate impact in the Turkish league.
On August 2, 2023, Jackson-Cartwright joined the New Zealand Breakers for the 2023–24 NBL season. He led the Breakers in scoring and assists, averaging (20.6 points and 5.8 assists) while guiding them to a 13–15 record and a play-in tournament berth.
Following the NBL season, Jackson-Cartwright returned to Turkey and signed an 18-month contract with Galatasaray on March 15, 2024. He departed after one game.
On January 30, 2025, he joined Rytas Vilnius in the Lithuanian Basketball League for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. Jackson-Cartwright played a key role in Rytas’ postseason run, helping them reach the LKL semi-finals where they pushed Žalgiris to five games in the championship series before falling 2–3.
At the end of NBL26, Jackson-Cartwright would play the remainder of the 2025/26 season with Nanjing in the Chinese Basketball Association. One of his best performances being a 13-point, 12-assist, 3-rebounds during his first month with the club.
COLLEGE
Parker Jackson-Cartwright committed to the University of Arizona over offers from UCLA, Washington, USC, and other high-major programs, joining the Wildcats for the 2014–15 season.
As a freshman, he served as backup point guard to senior T.J. McConnell and averaged (2.9 points and 1.8 assists) per game. In his sophomore season, he split time at the point with Kadeem Allen, posting improved numbers of (5.2 points and 3.4 assists) per game.
Jackson-Cartwright earned a full-time starting role in his junior year and delivered a well-rounded campaign, averaging (5.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists) while shooting an efficient 42.3 percent from three-point range. During a team trip to Spain in August 2017, he was only feet away from the 2017 Barcelona terror attacks and had to take shelter inside a store as the events unfolded.
As a senior, he recorded a career-high 19 points in a 94–82 win over Utah on January 4, 2018. That season he averaged (7.8 points and 4.5 assists) per game, again shooting efficiently from long range at 41.7 percent. Jackson-Cartwright concluded his collegiate career with 459 total assists across four seasons in Tucson.
AWARDS
- 1x All-NBL First Team
- 1x All-NBL Second Team- Bundesliga MVP (2022)
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All-Bundesliga First Team (2022)
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LNB Pro B MVP (2021)
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