Taran Armstrong is a major swing, but Tasmania’s ceiling hinges on what comes next

Scott Roth’s strengthened local core could propel the JackJumpers back into contention.

After identifying and developing Sean MacDonald as the point guard of the future, repeated bad injury luck has limited his time on the floor dating back to NBL24. This offseason however, they’ve at least had more time to put together a contingency plan, ultimately landing their presumed top target in Taran Armstrong.

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The 24-year-old oozes talent, with playmaking flair, good size, plenty of upside, and Tasmanian roots that will have the crowds even more invested than ever before.