Clint Steindl announces retirement: a championship captain, a true leader, and a JackJumper for life

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The Tasmania JackJumpers today pay tribute to their inaugural captain and championship leader, Clint Steindl, as he announces his retirement from professional basketball.

From the moment he stepped onto the island, Clint embodied everything it meant to be a JackJumper. A fierce competitor, a selfless leader, and the definition of a team-first player, he helped shape the identity of this club. Through every high and low, he stood tall, leading by example and setting the standard for what it means to be part of this team.

JackJumpers Head Coach Scott Roth reflected on Clint’s immense impact on and off the court:

“I have so much love and respect for Clint and his family. This journey with him has been remarkable over the last four years. He represents everything that’s great about professional sports on and off the floor, and he’s been a cornerstone of what the JackJumpers stand for. He has given his heart and soul to this team, and to say he will be missed is an understatement.

He will definitely not be forgotten from the playing group, and we look forward to what his next journey looks like—hopefully working for the JackJumpers in some capacity. He has been intricate in everything that we’ve done here from the first day that he arrived—a classic pro, a grade-A human being, a wonderful father, and a role model to all of our young players that have come through in the last four years. Roth proudly states, “we have stood shoulder to shoulder to help DEFEND THE ISLAND!”

Speaking on behalf of the Club, CEO Christine Finnegan added “Clint has been an inspirational leader and has embodied the JackJumpers values of Authenticity, Humility and Respect.

Clint will leave an indelible mark on the JackJumpers, the NBL and basketball in Australia and we thank him for his loyal service.

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