Roth extension on JackJumpers’ radar

Tasmania JackJumpers CEO Trent Jacobs has opened the door to extending Scott Roth’s contract beyond NBL27, praising the championship-winning coach’s impact on the club.

“We think he’s been outstanding for our organisation. He’s really helped build the fabric of the organisation, Defend the Island and what that means,” Jacobs told SEN Tassie.

“His future is something that we’ll certainly look at and if Scott’s open to that … we’ll have those conversations when they come up.”

While Roth has spent time away during the off-season, Jacobs said the club has been mindful of giving its championship-winning coach space following another demanding campaign.

Jacobs credited the American with establishing the culture that has underpinned the JackJumpers’ success since entering the league.

The CEO also highlighted his growing reputation across the league, saying the club is increasingly attracting talent because of the opportunity to develop under Roth’s leadership.

“One of the things that’s really pleasing for me is that players are genuinely coming to our club, because they feel they can get better under the stewardship of Scott,” Jacobs said.

Looking ahead to the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season, Jacobs said there is genuine excitement around the roster the JackJumpers have assembled.

“We’re really excited about the roster that Darren (Smith) and Scott have put together … there’s a really good mix of continuity and a little bit of new,” he added.

“We’re pretty excited about how competitive we can be.”

Jacobs also revealed the club recently completed a review of the past season, with injuries a key area of focus after a challenging stretch.

“We had a bit of a review, as you’re aware we’ve had a fair few injuries in the last couple of years, so we’re looking closely at that.”