Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Will Scott Magnay is an Australian professional basketball player known for his defensive prowess and shot-blocking abilities.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Will Scott Magnay
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Age: Born June 10, 1998
  • Hometown: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 245 pounds (111 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 22
  • Position: Center / Power Forward

Educational and Athletic Background:

  • High School: Nudgee College, Brisbane, Queensland
  • College: University of Tulsa (2016–2017)

Professional Career:

  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2018
  • Teams Played For:
    • BA Centre of Excellence (2016)
    • Brisbane Bullets (2017–2020)
    • Southern Districts Spartans (2018)
    • Brisbane Capitals (2019)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (2020–2021)
    • Erie BayHawks (2021)
    • Perth Wildcats (2021)
    • Tasmania JackJumpers (2021–present)
    • Obradoiro CAB (2023)
    • Gold Coast Rollers (2024)
  • Championship Rings: NBL Champion with the Tasmania JackJumpers (2024)

Personal Life:

  • Children: Information not publicly available
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Will Magnay’s player archetype is that of a modern rim-running defensive center, a mobile big man whose greatest value comes from protecting the paint, finishing efficiently and changing the tone of a game with his presence around the basket. Defensively, he operates as a back-line anchor, using his size, reach, timing and vertical pop to block shots, contest drives, clean the glass and make life difficult for anyone trying to score inside. Offensively, Magnay fits best as a screen-and-roll finisher who thrives on lobs, dump-offs, put-backs and quick interior touches, while also bringing enough passing feel to keep the ball moving when defenses collapse. Physically, he is a strong, explosive center with good length and above-average mobility for his size, which helps him cover ground, play above the rim and recover into contests. Altogether, his play style is built on energy, interior force and defensive impact, making him the kind of big who can anchor a scheme at one end and give a team efficient, low-maintenance offense at the other.

Fun Facts

  • Magnay began his professional career in Australia before signing a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020.
  • After a stint in the NBA and its G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks, he returned to the NBL, playing for the Perth Wildcats and later the Tasmania JackJumpers.
  • In 2024, he achieved an NBL championship with the JackJumpers. Known for his defensive skills, Magnay continues to be a significant presence in Australian basketball.

Sources:

NBL — Will Magnay
Tasmania JackJumpers — Player Profile: Will Magnay
Tasmania JackJumpers — Will Magnay