Will Magnay

  • Nationality: AUS
  • Date of Birth: 10/06/98
  • Place of Birth: Brisbane (QLD)
  • Position: F/C
  • Height (CM): 208
  • Weight (KG): 104
  • Junior Assoc: QLD - Northside
  • College: Tulsa (2016–2017)
  • NBL DEBUT: 20/10/17
  • AGE AT DEBUT: 19
  • LAST NBL GAME: 12/12/24
  • AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
  • NBL History: Brisbane 2018-20 | Tasmania 2022-26
  • Championships: 1
  • Tasmania (2024)

BIO: Will Magnay was born in Brisbane (QLD), where he attended Nudgee College. He began playing basketball as a junior with the the Northside Wizards basketball program and in 2015 Magnay received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra). He spent three years year there and played for the program’s SEABL team between 2015-17.

After his third year in Canberra he accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Tulsa in (2017).

Will Magnay was born in Brisbane, Queensland During his junior basketball years, he played for , developing his skills before progressing to higher levels of competition.

FAMILY: Parents are Brett and Shelley Magnay … has one brother and one sister … brother Campbell is a professional rugby player for the Queensland Reds

NBL EXPERIENCE

Will Magnay made his NBL debut with the Brisbane Bullets at 19 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.

Will Magnay began his professional basketball career by signing a three-year deal with his hometown team, the Brisbane Bullets, in October 2017 after leaving Tulsa University. Joining the team as a development player, Magnay appeared in 16 games, averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. The Bullets finished the season in eighth place with a 9-19 record. His contributions earned him a promotion to the main roster for the following season.

Brisbane entered the 2018/19 season looking to rebound from their last-place finish the previous year. The team underwent significant roster changes, parting ways with Adam Gibson (to South East Melbourne), Shaun Bruce (to Sydney), and Anthony Petrie (retired). In their place, the Bullets signed Boomers sharpshooter Cameron Gliddon, Jason Cadee, Matt Hodgson, Tom Jervis, and Mika Vukona. Cam Bairstow returned after a knee reconstruction, while Makoto Hiejima joined under the NBL’s Asian Player rule as the first Japanese player in the league, and NBA veteran Alonzo Gee was added as an import.

2018/19
For the 2018/19 NBL season, Will Magnay was elevated to a fully-rostered player. The season started with a tough schedule, with 12 of Brisbane’s first 15 games against top-four teams from the previous season. Four games in, Alonzo Gee (7.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists) requested to return to the US for personal reasons and was released. Import Stephen Holt (7.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists) also departed after expressing concerns over limited playing time. To fill these gaps, Brisbane signed Lamar Patterson (via China) and Jeremy Kendle (6.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists).

In January, Brisbane suffered a 29-point loss to Cairns (95-66), leaving them at 9-9. The team made further adjustments, bringing in Nnanna Egwu as an injury replacement for three games and replacing Hiejima with AJ Davis (4.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.3 assists). Despite these midseason changes, Brisbane managed to secure the fourth playoff spot with a 14-14 record, edging out Adelaide due to a higher points percentage.

Magnay contributed primarily off the bench, averaging 1.3 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game. While his role was limited, he showed flashes of potential in games such as his 4-point, 2-rebound, and 1-assist performance against Adelaide (December 15, 2018) and his 2-point, 2-rebound, and 1-block effort against Illawarra (December 31, 2018).

Brisbane was powered offensively by Lamar Patterson (17.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals), Cameron Gliddon (13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists), and Cam Bairstow (11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists). Reuben Te Rangi won both the NBL’s Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year awards, averaging 9.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.

In the playoffs, Brisbane faced the Perth Wildcats in the semifinals. Game 1 saw Terrico White (24 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist) and Bryce Cotton (19 points, 2 rebounds, and 10 assists) lead Perth to a dominant 89-59 win. Cameron Gliddon (18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists) was Brisbane’s top performer. In Game 2, despite strong efforts from Patterson (19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) and Hodgson (15 points, 2 blocks), the Bullets fell short (84-79), ending their playoff run as Perth advanced to the Grand Final.

2019/20
The 2019/20 season marked a breakout year for Will Magnay as he was elevated into the Brisbane Bullets’ starting lineup. Magnay played a crucial role in the team’s significant improvement from the previous season, averaging 8.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. His contributions helped Brisbane finish in fifth place with a 15-13 record, just shy of a playoff berth.

Magnay’s emergence as a key player during the 2019/20 NBL season saw him break into the Bullets’ starting lineup and attract attention from National Basketball Association (NBA) scouts. His defensive presence, shot-blocking ability, and improved offensive game made him a standout performer. As a result of his rapid development, he was named the NBL Most Improved Player in 2020.

Throughout the season, Magnay garnered the attention of multiple NBA scouts who were in Australia to evaluate high-profile prospects like LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton. His performances placed him firmly on their radar, solidifying his reputation as an elite defensive talent. His breakout season was recognized at the league level with the Most Improved Player award, capping off a stellar year.

On February 19, 2020, Magnay re-signed with the Bullets on a two-year contract. However, his growing NBA interest led to an opportunity with the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite committing to Brisbane, he was granted a release to pursue his NBA dream, ultimately securing a two-way contract with New Orleans.

PERTH WILDCATS
2020/21

After sustaining a leg injury during his NBA stint, Will Magnay returned to the NBL and joined the Perth Wildcats midway through the 2020/21 season. His move was delayed due to contractual complications with the Brisbane Bullets, who reportedly demanded a significant financial settlement for Magnay to exit his deal.

The Wildcats, led by league MVP Bryce Cotton and new recruit John Mooney (16.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists), were poised for a dominant season. Despite playing through lingering injuries, Magnay contributed 4.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game across 15 appearances. Perth finished the regular season in second place with an impressive 25-11 record, setting the stage for a deep playoff run.

In the semifinals, Perth overcame a resilient Illawarra Hawks team to advance to the Grand Final. However, their championship hopes were derailed when Bryce Cotton suffered a season-ending injury during the last round of the regular season. Compounding their challenges, injuries to Mitch Norton left the Wildcats without their primary backcourt rotation at full strength.

The Grand Final series against Melbourne United saw Perth battling against a red-hot opponent. Despite home-court advantage for games one and two due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Melbourne survived a late scare to win game one by three points and delivered a dominant performance in game two, fueled by Chris Goulding’s 21 points.

By game three, with restrictions lifted and the series shifting to John Cain Arena in Melbourne, the Wildcats faced an uphill battle. In front of a sold-out crowd of 5,000 fans, United defeated Perth 81-76 to clinch the championship. Jock Landale was a force in the deciding game, contributing 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists, and 2 blocks, earning Finals MVP honors and leading Melbourne to their sixth NBL championship.

Despite falling short, Magnay gained valuable postseason experience in his first season with Perth, contributing to a Wildcats team that battled adversity and showcased its resilience on the league’s biggest stage.

TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2021/22

During the 2021 off-season, Will Magnay became one of the most sought-after players in the NBL, with almost every team pursuing his signature. After coming close to deals with both Perth and Melbourne, Magnay signed a one-year contract with the Tasmania JackJumpers, becoming the team’s first marquee player.

The JackJumpers entered their inaugural NBL season with low expectations, with betting agencies offering 400:1 odds on them winning the championship. However, in their debut on December 3, 2021, Tasmania defeated Brisbane (83–74) in an overtime thriller, setting a positive tone for their journey.

Despite this initial success, the JackJumpers struggled to establish consistency, managing just one more win by round eight and sitting in ninth place with a 2-6 record. Magnay’s season came to an early end due to a significant knee injury, forcing head coach Scott Roth to adjust the team’s strategy. Roth shifted the JackJumpers’ gameplay from a perimeter-focused approach to a more balanced system. The changes paid dividends, as Tasmania won 10 of their last 12 games to finish the regular season in fifth place with a 17-11 record.

Thanks to a last-round victory by the South East Melbourne Phoenix over Perth, Tasmania edged out the Wildcats for fourth place via points percentage, securing their spot in the playoffs. Despite playing just 11 games, Magnay contributed averages of 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, underscoring his importance when healthy.

In the semifinals, Tasmania faced reigning champions Melbourne United and, against all odds, forced a three-game series. After losing game one in Melbourne (74-63), Tasmania evened the series at home with a spirited performance. In the deciding game three, United captain Chris Goulding was ruled out due to injury, providing a key opportunity for the JackJumpers. Tasmania capitalized, edging out Melbourne in a nail-biter (76-73) to reach the Grand Final series.

The JackJumpers faced the Sydney Kings, who had swept the Illawarra Hawks in the other semifinal. Sydney’s dominant form continued in game one of the Grand Final, where they defeated Tasmania 95-78. Game two, held in Tasmania, featured a remarkable 36-point effort from fan favorite Josh Adams, but Sydney’s depth and experience shone through. With Xavier Cooks, Jarrell Martin, and Dejan Vasiljevic contributing heavily, the Kings secured a 90-86 victory, their 12th consecutive road win of the season—a new NBL record.

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The Kings closed out the series in game three in front of 16,000 fans at Qudos Bank Arena, ending their 17-year championship drought with an 81-76 win. Xavier Cooks and Jarrell Martin combined for 45 points and 29 rebounds, delivering Sydney their 19th victory in 21 games.

2022/23
After reaching the Championship Series during their inaugural campaign, Tasmania entered Scott Roth’s second season with most of its roster secured on multi-year deals. The departure of leading scorer Josh Adams (to Ljubljana) disappointed supporters, while MiKyle McIntosh (to Saga), Sejr Deans (to Jacksonville) and Jock Perry (to Casey) also moved on. Roth replaced the import duo with Milton Doyle (via Gaziantep) and Rashard Kelly (via Dijon), while Isaac White (via Illawarra) and Tristan Forsyth (via South East Melbourne) were brought in as injury cover and development players Josh Tomasi (via St Cloud State) and Walter Brown (via Canterbury) joined the roster.

Magnay had committed to Tasmania before the club’s inaugural playoff run, signing a new two-year deal in April. “I’ve loved my time here, I love where I live and the fans have been great… I don’t want to be anywhere else.” He entered the pre-season continuing to recover from bone bruising in his knee, which had ended his first JackJumpers campaign after 11 games and kept him out of the team’s run to the Grand Final. Captain Clint Steindl was also sidelined after suffering a knee injury while representing Australia at the FIBA Asia Cup.

The centre missed Tasmania’s first 10 games while completing his rehabilitation. The JackJumpers opened the season with three consecutive losses before responding with four straight wins, returning to playoff contention while he remained unavailable. He rejoined the rotation in mid-November and started all but his first appearance for the remainder of the campaign.

Magnay (5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds across 22 games) continued to have his minutes managed but reclaimed the starting centre position, shooting 57 per cent from the field and leading Tasmania with 22 blocks. His mobility and rim protection remained valuable to Roth’s defensive system, with the JackJumpers conceding the second-fewest points in the league.

His best all-round game came against New Zealand at MyState Bank Arena on December 26, where Magnay (9 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks) helped Tasmania defeat the Breakers 93-82. Magette (16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals) and Krslovic (14 points and 5 rebounds) provided support, while Izayah Le’afa (21 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) led New Zealand.

Magnay’s best scoring game came in Wollongong on February 4, where he made all six of his field-goal attempts and finished with 13 points and 3 rebounds as Tasmania defeated Illawarra 87-63 and secured fourth place with a 16-12 record. Doyle (20 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists) and McVeigh (14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals) led the JackJumpers, while Tyler Harvey (13 points) was Illawarra’s leading scorer. Magnay suffered a knock to the mouth but was cleared for the postseason, while Magette (5 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) required surgery for a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket and was ruled out for the finals.

Doyle (17.2 points, 5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals across 31 games) led Tasmania in scoring and became the first JackJumpers player selected to the All-NBL First Team. McVeigh (14.8 points and 4.6 rebounds across 32 games), Kelly (12.1 points and 6.2 rebounds across 31 games) and Magette (10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2 steals across 28 games) were the other leading contributors, with MacDonald (6.3 points across 32 games), White (5.3 points across 28 games) and Krslovic (5.2 points and 3.2 rebounds across 32 games) providing support. Steindl (4.6 points across 19 games) returned from his knee injury and signed a new two-year deal during the season. Tasmania conceded only 81.7 points per game but finished 7-7 at home. Doyle was named club MVP, MacDonald received the Coaches Award, White won the Players Award, McVeigh was voted Fan Favourite and Magnay received the club’s Defensive Player Award.

Without Magette, Tasmania travelled to Cairns for the Seeding Qualifier, where Magnay (2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block) returned after his mouth injury as the JackJumpers defeated the Taipans 87-79. Doyle (25 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals), White (18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals) and Kelly (11 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Tasmania, while Tahjere McCall (24 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals), Shannon Scott (17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals) and DJ Hogg (13 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists) were Cairns’ best.

Game one of the semifinals moved to Spark Arena, where Magnay (3 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block), Kelly (12 points and 4 rebounds) and Doyle (10 points, 4 assists, and 2 steals) were Tasmania’s leading contributors. Dererk Pardon (15 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks), Will McDowell-White (13 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Barry Brown Jr (11 points) led New Zealand to an 88-68 win.

Game two returned to MyState Bank Arena, where Magnay (4 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block), Doyle (23 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals), McVeigh (16 points) and Kenyon (11 points and 6 rebounds) helped Tasmania level the series with an 89-78 victory. Brown Jr (19 points and 3 steals), Jarrell Brantley (17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks) and Pardon (15 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 steals) led the Breakers.

The deciding game returned to Spark Arena, where Magnay (5 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist), McVeigh (22 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 block), Kelly (16 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 block) and MacDonald (14 points) led Tasmania, while Brown Jr (32 points and 3 steals), Pardon (15 points, 14 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block) and Brantley (14 points and 7 rebounds) powered New Zealand. The Breakers outscored Tasmania 25-13 in the fourth quarter to win 92-77.

2024/25
After defeating Melbourne United 3-2 to win the first championship in club history, Tasmania began its title defence under Scott Roth without Grand Final MVP Jack McVeigh (to Houston), Marcus Lee (to Melbourne), Majok Majok (to South East Melbourne), Tom Vodanovich (to South East Melbourne), and Jarred Bairstow (to Brisbane). Roth retained Milton Doyle, Jordon Crawford, Majok Deng, Anthony Drmic, Sean MacDonald, Clint Steindl, and Fabijan Krslovic, while adding Gorjok Gak (via South East Melbourne), Craig Sword (via Indiana Mad Ants), and Reuben Te Rangi (via South East Melbourne).

Magnay re-signed on March 10 on a two-year deal that kept him in Tasmania until the end of the 2025/26 season, with Roth saying, “He’s a beast, there’s no other way to say it.” He then represented Australia at the Paris Olympics and helped Tasmania become the first Australian team to compete at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, where the JackJumpers claimed bronze in Singapore.

Tasmania opened its title defence against Melbourne at HoopsFest in Perth on September 19, where Magnay (14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) provided a strong all-round performance before leaving late following an accidental head clash, but United won 88-79 behind Matthew Dellavedova (21 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists), with Doyle (23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals) and Drmic (14 points and 4 rebounds) leading the JackJumpers.

Magnay (13.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.6 blocks across 13 games) started each of his appearances and produced career-high scoring and rebounding numbers while anchoring Tasmania’s interior defence.

His best game came in Tasmania’s home opener on September 28, where Magnay (18 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 5 blocks) controlled the paint as the JackJumpers unfurled their championship banner and defeated Melbourne 81-72 for their first win of the season. Crawford (19 points and 7 rebounds) and Doyle (13 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists) provided support, while Jack White (21 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) led United.

Magnay’s best scoring game came at the Launceston Silverdome on November 1, where he recovered from two early fouls to finish with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, but South East Melbourne overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat Tasmania 79-77. Steindl (13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Deng (8 points and 8 rebounds) were the JackJumpers’ other main contributors, while Matt Hurt (24 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block) led the Phoenix as Tasmania fell to 3-6.

On December 5, Magnay (18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks) grabbed nine offensive rebounds and dominated both ends as Tasmania defeated Cairns 99-90 at MyState Bank Arena for its fourth consecutive win. Doyle (21 points and 8 assists) and Deng (17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists) helped the JackJumpers improve to 7-8, while Taran Armstrong (29 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists) led Cairns.

On December 19, Magnay was ruled out for six to eight weeks after fracturing a toe during practice and did not return during the NBL season, removing Tasmania’s main rim protector as the team was five games into what became an eight-game winning streak. Sword (6.3 points across 15 games) was released in December, with Ian Hummer (via Osaka) joining as his replacement, while Archie Woodhill (via Sydney) was added in January.

Crawford (16 points and 4.4 assists across 28 games) led Tasmania in scoring and won club MVP, while Doyle (14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals across 29 games), Deng (11.5 points and 5 rebounds across 26 games), MacDonald (11.2 points and 3.8 assists across 9 games), Drmic (8.1 points and 4 rebounds across 28 games), Steindl (5.4 points across 29 games), and Te Rangi (5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds across 29 games) formed the other main contributors. Despite playing only 13 games, Magnay finished fourth in club MVP voting, won Tasmania’s Defensive Player of the Year Award for the third consecutive season, and placed third in voting for the NBL’s Damian Martin Trophy. Deng received the Coaches’ Award, Fan Favourite Award, and the NBL’s Gametime by Kmart community award, Krslovic (4.1 points and 4.7 rebounds across 28 games) earned the Players’ Award, and Steindl received the Spirit of the JackJumpers Award.

Magnay remained sidelined for Tasmania’s final game against Cairns at MyState Bank Arena on February 8, where the JackJumpers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 90-83 victory behind Deng (21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) and Crawford (19 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 block). The result left Tasmania seventh with a 13-16 record, missing the play-in tournament on percentage and the postseason for the first time in club history, while Tanner Groves (17 points and 8 rebounds) led Cairns.

2025/26
Tasmania entered NBL26 after missing the postseason for the first time, finishing seventh with a 13-16 record, and Scott Roth reshaped the roster after Clint Steindl (retired), Milton Doyle (to Melbourne), Fabijan Krslovic (to Melbourne), Reuben Te Rangi (to New Zealand), Jordon Crawford (to Turkey), Gorjok Gak (to South East Melbourne), Craig Sword, Ian Hummer and Walter Brown exited the club. Roth added Josh Bannan (via Brisbane), Nick Marshall (via Adelaide), Ben Ayre (via South East Melbourne), Kobe Williamson (via Seattle), Bryce Hamilton (via Rostock), David Johnson (via Memphis) and Tyger Campbell (via Vechta), while Magnay was appointed captain and Anthony Drmic vice-captain, and Sean Macdonald was ruled out for the season with a knee injury before the opener.

Tasmania opened NBL26 at MyState Bank Arena on September 18, where Magnay (6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks) made his first appearance as captain, but Melbourne defeated the JackJumpers 88-84, with Hamilton (24 points) and Johnson (22 points and 10 rebounds) leading Tasmania, while Doyle (22 points) was United’s best.

Magnay (10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks across 24 games) remained Tasmania’s defensive anchor during his first season as captain, although bone bruising in his right knee sidelined him for three games in November.

Magnay (15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 blocks) made the decisive defensive play in Sydney on October 26, stealing the Kings’ final inbound and starting the break that produced the winning layup as Tasmania erased a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit and won 90-89, with Bannan (18 points and 9 rebounds) and Hamilton (18 points) providing support, while Davis (22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists) was Sydney’s best.

Magnay’s best game came against Melbourne at MyState Bank Arena on January 3, where he finished with a career-high 27 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks and sealed the result with a late three-pointer as Tasmania won 84-75, with Bannan (14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Johnson (11 points and 3 rebounds) providing support, while Walker (20 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists) led United.

Magnay (17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) delivered another strong all-round game against Melbourne at HoopsFest on January 17, with Hamilton (17 points) and Marshall (11 points and 6 rebounds) helping Tasmania stay close, while Edwards (21 points and 10 rebounds) led United to a 79-77 win before Magnay injured his left foot late, with scans revealing an acute fracture of the second toe that ended his season.

An early import injury led Tasmania to sign TJ Starks (via Astana; 4.7 points across 7 games) as an injury replacement before he departed to join his team in China in November.

Hamilton (18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 27 games) led Tasmania in scoring and earned All-NBL Second Team honours before a ruptured ACL ended his season, while Bannan (15.4 points and 9.5 rebounds across 34 games) played every game and was named club MVP. Johnson (12.7 points and 3.8 rebounds across 23 games), Deng (10.8 points and 4.9 rebounds across 29 games), Campbell (10.4 points and 3.8 assists across 34 games), Marshall (10.4 points and 5.2 rebounds across 34 games) and Ayre (6.3 points across 29 games) were the other main contributors, with Marshall receiving the Coaches’ and Players’ awards, Deng named Fan Favourite and Magnay winning the club’s Defensive Player of the Year award.

With Magnay sidelined, Tasmania ended the regular season at MyState Bank Arena on February 18 with a 103-70 loss to Illawarra, finishing sixth with a 14-19 record as Bannan (17 points) and Campbell (17 points) led the JackJumpers, while Harvey (21 points) was the Hawks’ leading scorer.

Tasmania travelled to John Cain Arena for the Play-In Qualifier on March 5, where Delany (33 points and 6 rebounds), Doyle (19 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists) and Krebs (11 points) led Melbourne, while Marshall (20 points and 6 rebounds), Bannan (16 points and 5 rebounds) and Johnson (16 points and 3 rebounds) carried the JackJumpers in an 82-68 defeat.

Will Magnay currently plays for the Tasmania JackJumpers and has played 155 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 7.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists since entering the league in 2017.

CURRENT CONTRACT:

Tasmania JackJumpers – 2 Year Deal (2026-28)

CAREER RANKINGS:
– 49th in total blocks

NBL TOTAL STATISTICS

SEASONAGETEAMTEAM RECORDGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%TS%EFG%HS
2025-2627Tasmania14-19 (6)24248.42441663362104244234529317653%21020%5610155%54%53%24
2024-2526Tasmania13-16 (7)13202.81799231395315212429629863%3838%528660%64%65%19
2023-2425Tasmania16-12 (3)27525.929219529651301742266110515866%1714%8114755%64%67%25
2022-2324Tasmania16-12 (4)22375.31309119207110222443478257%21020%345661%60%59%13
2021-2223Tasmania17-11 (4)11264.182601014468231123316151%3838%173450%53%53%12
2020-2123Perth25-11 (2)15277.97064251846482637286543%4944%102343%46%46%11
2019-2021Brisbane15-13 (5)27573.02161583352106125635637515249%63219%608670%56%51%23
2018-1920Brisbane14-14 (4)1042.613823503494944%010%51050%47%0%4
2017-1819Brisbane9-19 (8)638.1139263001451533%010%33100%40%33%7
Totals155254812398431842795649021718532145081655.1%218624.4%31854658.2%59%56%25

NBL PER GAME STATISTICS

SEASONAGETEAMTEAM RECORDGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%TS%EFG%HS
2025-2627Tasmania14-19 (6)2410.310.26.91.42.64.31.01.81.42.23.97.353%0.10.420%2.34.255%54%53%24
2024-2526Tasmania13-16 (7)1315.613.87.12.43.04.11.21.61.82.24.87.563%0.20.638%4.06.660%64%65%19
2023-2425Tasmania16-12 (3)2719.510.87.21.12.44.80.61.61.02.33.95.966%0.00.314%3.05.455%64%67%25
2022-2324Tasmania16-12 (4)2217.15.94.10.90.93.20.51.01.12.02.13.757%0.10.520%1.52.561%60%59%13
2021-2223Tasmania17-11 (4)1124.07.55.50.91.34.20.72.11.02.12.85.551%0.30.738%1.53.150%53%53%12
2020-2123Perth25-11 (2)1518.54.74.31.71.23.10.30.51.72.51.94.343%0.30.644%0.71.543%46%46%11
2019-2021Brisbane15-13 (5)2721.28.05.91.21.93.90.42.11.32.32.85.649%0.21.219%2.23.270%56%51%23
2018-1920Brisbane14-14 (4)104.31.30.80.20.30.50.00.30.40.90.40.944%0.00.10%0.51.050%47%0%4
2017-1819Brisbane9-19 (8)66.32.21.50.31.00.50.00.00.20.70.82.533%0.00.20%0.50.5100%40%33%7
Total15516.48.05.41.21.83.60.61.41.22.12.95.355.1%0.00.024.4%0.10.658.2%59%56%25

CAREER HIGHS

POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS TURNOVERS TRIPLE DOUBLES
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE

  • BA CoE 2015-17 | Southern Districts 2018 | Brisbane 2019 | Gold Coast 2022, 2024



In 2016, Will Magnay played in the SEABL with the BA Centre of Excellence early in his career, gaining valuable experience before transitioning to the NBL.

Following his first NBL season, Magnay played for the Southern Districts Spartans during the 2018 QBL season, continuing his development in Australia’s second-tier competition.

In 2019, Magnay played a key role in helping the Brisbane Capitals win the QBL championship. He led the league in blocks (59), establishing himself as a dominant defensive presence.

In 2024, he joined the Gold Coast Rollers for the NBL1 North season, continuing his career at the state level while maintaining his presence in Australian basketball.

FIBA EXPERIENCE

Magnay’s international career began with the 2016 Emerging Boomers, representing Australia at the junior level. Competing in the U20 Australian Junior Championships, he showcased his defensive dominance, earning Top Defensive Player honors and being named to the All-Tournament First Team. As the tournament’s leading rebounder, Magnay averaged 9.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per game, establishing himself as a key defensive anchor for the team.

His early development was shaped by attending the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), the same program that produced NBA talents such as Andrew Bogut, Dante Exum, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills, and Ben Simmons. This pathway helped solidify his potential as an elite-level big man.

In 2024, Magnay’s continued growth and defensive presence earned him a spot on the Australian Boomers squad for the Paris Olympics.

In 2025, Will Magnay was selected to the Australian Boomers for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where the team won the gold medal.

FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS

YEARAGEGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%
20242643971133862912728.6%000.0%3650.0%
Total43971133862912729%000%3650%

FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS

YEARAGEGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%
20242649.81.82.80.80.82.01.50.52.30.30.51.828.6%0.00.00.0%0.81.550.0%
Total49.81.82.80.80.82.01.50.52.30.30.51.829%0.00.00%0.81.550%

NBA EXPERIENCE

Will Magnays 2019/20 NBL season saw him break into the Brisbane Bullets starting lineup and attract attention from numerous NBA scouts, ultimately leading to an opportunity with the New Orleans Pelicans.

On December 2, 2020, Magnay signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans and their NBA G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.

He played 10 games for the BayHawks in February 2021 during the G League hub season before being called up to the Pelicans roster at the end of the season.

Magnay made his NBA debut on March 23, 2021, against the Los Angeles Lakers, going scoreless over the final three minutes of the game. His stint with the Pelicans was short-lived, as he was waived by the team on April 12, 2021.

In 2025, he was linked to the LA Lakers as a replacement centre after the team traded Anthony Davis.

Magnay played 1 games in the NBA. He averaged 0 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.

NBA TRANSACTIONS:

- November 30, 2020: Signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
- April 12, 2021: Waived by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Season Team PTS AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P%
1 0 60% 62% 63% 97%
2 0 25 8 3 7
Total 450 816 55.1% 21 86 24.4%

NBA TOTAL STATISTICS

YEARAGETEAMPOSGPGSMINSPTSTRBASTORBDRBSTLBLKTOVPFFGFGAFG%3P3PA3P%FTFTAFT%TS%EFG%
2020-2122New OrleansC103000000011010%010%000%0%0%
Total103000000011010%010%00

NBA PER GAME STATISTICS

YEARAGETEAMPOSGPGSMINSPTSTRBASTORBDRBSTLBLKTOVPFFGFGAFG%3P3PA3P%FTFTAFT%TS%EFG%
2020-2122New OrleansC103.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.01.00.01.00%0.01.00%0.00.00%0%0%
Total103.01.01.01.00%1.00%

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Spain - Obradoiro CAB (2023) | Turkey - Mersin BB (2025)

Played for Santiago-based Obraddoiro CAB in the Liga ACB in Spain during the 2022/23 NBL off-season.

After NB25, he played the remainder of the season for Mersin MSK in Turkey.

COLLEGE

Will Magnay played college basketball for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the 2016/17 season. In his freshman year, he appeared in all 32 games, including 13 starts, averaging 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 57.8% from the field.

Magnay established himself as a defensive presence, leading the team in shot-blocking with 29 rejections, ranking third among freshmen in program history. His impact on the defensive end was evident as he led the team in blocks 17 times throughout the season.

Offensively, he showed glimpses of his scoring ability, posting double-figure scoring in four games. His best stretch came during non-conference play, where he delivered standout performances, including a season-high 13 points against Little Rock on December 3. He also recorded 11 points in a win over Stephen F. Austin on December 22, along with 10-point games against Illinois State (December 7) and Texas State (December 17).

His contributions extended beyond scoring, as he registered a season-best 13 rebounds in the Illinois State matchup, securing his first career double-double. Throughout the season, he led the team in rebounding three times, demonstrating his ability to make an impact on the glass.

While his overall numbers were modest, Magnay’s defensive presence and efficiency around the rim made him a valuable contributor for Tulsa in his freshman campaign.

AWARDS

- NBL Most Improved Player (2020)- QBL champion (2019)

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