Jock Landale


Jock Landale is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League and the EuroLeague.

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, a NCAA Division I school.

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. 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. 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. At the close of the season, he was named first-team All-West Coast Conference.
Landale scored 33 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in an overtime loss to Georgia on 26 November. 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. 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.

Professional career

Partizan (2018–2019)

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

Žalgiris Kaunas (2019–present)

On 20 May 2019, Landale signed a 1+1 season deal with the Lithuanian champions Žalgiris Kaunas. Landale played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 Las Vegas Summer League. In a game against Real Madrid Baloncesto in January 2020, Landale donated $100 for every three-pointer and dunk to help fight Australian bushfires.