Jock Landale

Jock Landale (born 25 October 1995) is an Australian professional basketball player who plays for Melbourne United of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

Jock Landale
No. 34 – Melbourne United
PositionCenter / Power forward
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1995-10-25) 25 October 1995
Melbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeelong Grammar School
(Corio, Victoria)
CollegeSaint Mary's (2014–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019Partizan
2019–2020Žalgiris
2020–presentMelbourne United
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Landale was an early basketball prospect in Australia, but gave up the game until picking it up again at Geelong Grammar School in Corio, Victoria. A growth spurt that saw him grow almost a full foot from year 9 to year 12 raised his profile as prospect and helped him secure a scholarship to the American Saint Mary's, an NCAA Division I school.[1]

College career

Landale was a bit player as a freshman, but increased his role as a sophomore and enjoyed a breakout season as a junior, in part due to improved conditioning.[2] At times, Landale had dominant performances, such as the 5 January 2017 win over BYU in which he went 11-13 from the field for 26 points.[3] He averaged 16.9 points and 9.5 rebounds, leading the Gaels to the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Making his numbers more impressive is that only one of the 351 Division I men's teams averaged fewer possessions per game than the Gaels that season.[4] At the close of the season, he was named first-team All-West Coast Conference (WCC).[5]

Landale scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in an overtime loss to Georgia on 26 November.[6] On 22 January 2018, Landale was named NBC Sports player of the week, after contributing 24 points and 12 rebounds in a win versus Gonzaga and 32 points and seven rebounds in a victory over Pacific.[7] He averaged 21.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocked shots per game as a senior. Landale was named West Coast Conference player of the year while his teammate Emmett Naar was named to the First Team All-Conference.[8]

Professional career

Partizan (2018–2019)

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Landale signed with the Atlanta Hawks for NBA Summer League.[9][10] He signed a two-year deal with Partizan of the ABA League on 31 July 2018.[11]

Žalgiris Kaunas (2019–2020)

On 20 May 2019, Landale signed a 1+1 season deal with the Lithuanian champions Žalgiris Kaunas.[12] Landale played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 Las Vegas Summer League. In a game against Real Madrid in January 2020, Landale donated $100 for every three-pointer and dunk to help fight the Australian bushfires.[13] Landale averaged 11.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game. He parted ways with the team on 3 August 2020.[14]

Melbourne United (2020–present)

On 10 December 2020, Landale signed one-year deal with Melbourne United for the 2020–21 NBL season.[15]

See also

References
  1. Kroichick, Ron (13 January 2017). "Jock Landale's breakout season heightens hopes at St. Mary's". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  2. Smith, Brennan (17 March 2017). "Slimmed down Jock Landale leads Saint Mary's to cusp of Sweet 16". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  3. Schnell, Lindsey (24 April 2017). "Can Saint Mary's center Jock Landale improve after stellar junior season?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  4. Lunardi, Joe (23 October 2017). "WCC preview: Can Saint Mary's -- or anyone else -- stop Gonzaga?". ESPN.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  5. Tripp, Darnay (28 February 2017). "Williams-Goss, Few earn WCC's top honors". KREM.com. Retrieved 10 June 2017.
  6. "Georgia holds off No. 21 Saint Mary's 83-81 in OT". ESPN. Associated Press. 26 November 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  7. Dauster, Rob (22 January 2018). "Player Of The Week: Jock Landale, Saint Mary's". NBC Sports. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  8. "WCC ANNOUNCES 2017-18 MEN'S BASKETBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM". West Coast Conference. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. Mitchell, Peter (22 June 2018). "Aussie Jock Landale to play for Atlanta Hawks". ESPN. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  10. "Hawks Announce 2018 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. 29 June 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
  11. "Partizan Belgrade signs rookie Jock Landale to a two-year deal". Sportando. Archived from the original on 31 July 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  12. "„Žalgiris" turi pirmąjį naujoką – Belgrade atsiskleidusį aukštaūgį". DELFI (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  13. "Jock Landale donates $100 per dunk and 3-pointer for Australia bushfires". EuroHoops. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
  14. "Zalgiris, Jock Landale mutually agree to part ways". Sportando. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  15. "Young Australian Star Jock Landale Signs with Melbourne United". nbl.com.au. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
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