Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Parker Jackson-Cartwright:

Player Profile

  • Nationality: American
  • Shoe Size: Size 10 (US)
  • Wingspan: 6’2″ (188 cm)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Draft: Undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft
  • Age: Born July 12, 1995 (29 years old as of 2024)
  • College: (Arizona Wildcats) University of Arizona
  • High School: Loyola High School (Los Angeles, California, USA)
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Teams Played For:
    • Raptors 905 (NBA G League, USA)
    • Cheshire Phoenix (United Kingdom)
    • Saint-Quentin (France)
    • Telekom Baskets Bonn (Germany)
    • ASVEL Basket (France)
    • New Zealand Breakers (NBL, Australia)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s player archetype is that of a dynamic lead guard, a quick, attack-minded point guard who blends tempo, shot creation, and playmaking into a high-usage offensive role. At 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds, he is undersized by conventional pro standards, so his defensive role leans on pressure, activity, and anticipation rather than length, with his speed and competitiveness helping him bother opposing ball-handlers and chase actions on the perimeter. Offensively, he is most effective as a primary initiator who can collapse a defence, create his own jumper, and set up teammates, which matches both his Arizona background as a true guard and the standout production he delivered with the New Zealand Breakers. His physical traits are built around burst, balance, and low-centre-of-gravity agility more than strength or size, and his play style is best described as aggressive, fast, and confident, with the kind of live-dribble creativity that can shift the rhythm of a game when he gets downhill or starts controlling pace. (University of Arizona Athletics)

Notes:

  • Parker Jackson-Cartwright went undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft after a four-year college career at Arizona. Since 2023, he has played for the New Zealand Breakers and become one of the best players in the NBL. The NBL is lucky to have Jackson-Cartwright in the prime of his career and if he stays there, he’ll likely become one of the greatest NBL players of all time.
  • Since joining the NBL, I have watched Jackson-Cartwright play for the Breakers. Jackson-Cartwright looks undersized on the court but makes up for it in quickness. Jackson-Cartwright is a downhill player capable of getting around big men and making tough layups and shots around the key. He shoots right but likes going left.

Sources:

New Zealand Breakers — Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Arizona Wildcats — Parker Jackson-Cartwright – Men’s Basketball
NBL — Parker Jackson-Cartwright