Tasmania JackJumpers sign former NBA pick David Johnson for 2025/26 season

The Tasmania JackJumpers have made significant roster changes ahead of the NBL26 season, signing two promising guards, Nick Stoddart and David Johnson, to one-year contracts. Stoddart, initially a development player, earned his spot after impressive performances during injury-hit periods last season and has shown potential with strong scoring in the NBL1 and off-season play. Meanwhile, David Johnson, a former second-round NBA draft pick who played briefly in the NBA and extensively in the G League, joins the team attracted by the JackJumpers' 'defend the island' culture and passionate fan base. Johnson's arrival follows the departure of NBL champion Jordon Crawford, signaling a refreshed lineup aiming to improve on last season's seventh-place finish. The club has also seen retirements and departures of key players, including inaugural captain Clint Steindl, while adding other new talents like Ben Ayre and Kobe Williamson. Tasmania's management and players express optimism about the team's development and prospects for the upcoming season.