Homecoming Secured for JackJumpers DP

The Tasmania JackJumpers have announced the signing of California Baptist guard Tre Armstrong on a one-year deal as a development player.

Armstrong – who hails from Burnie – has spent the last four seasons in the NCAA with the Lancers, and has spent two of those playing with brother Taran, as well as Adelaide development player Keanu Rasmussen.

He played 121 games for the school in his collegiate career, including 33 in the 2022-23 season.

Of those 33 games 22 were starts, and he averaged 6.8 points in just over 21 minutes per game.

His most effective collegiate season came in his junior year, where he played 34 games and averaged 11.4 points per contest.

Armstrong is currently playing a key role for the North West Tasmania Thunder in NBL1 South, averaging 14 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

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“I’m really excited to take this next step at the professional level and to sign here in my home state is a dream come true,” Armstrong said.

“I’ve certainly followed the JackJumpers closely over the last few years and admired what they’ve been able to create here and the success both on and off the floor.

“I am looking forward to joining the guys and familiarising myself with everything the club is doing both on and off the court.”

Armstrong is the son of JackJumpers bloodlines member Ben Armstrong, who played over 500 games in the NWBU and has been a long serving coach and administrator in Northern Tasmanian Basketball.

The JackJumpers’ newest signing will continue to work with JackJumpers Assistant Coach Mark Radford in the state’s north before joining the rest of the roster for the start of preseason in August.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to bring Tre into the JackJumpers family and have another local athlete competing at the professional level,” Co-CEO Jorrick Chivers said.

“Tre showed great potential and maturity in his college career, so we’re excited to see him continue to thrive in his home state and make an impact for us.”