Award win a 'surprise' for humble Jazzy
Written By
Jack Hudson
Jared 'Jazzy' Campbell has been a constant of the Adelaide 36ers since 1992 and at the club's MVP & Hall of Fame night, he was honoured to receive the Chairman's Award.
Jazzy started with the club in 1992 before becoming team manager in 2007 under then coach Phil Smyth.
Speaking after receiving the award, Jazzy said it was incredible to receive it from club owner and chairman, Grant Kelley.
"I'm very humbled, surprised," he said.
"It means a lot coming from the owner of the club who puts a lot of himself into the team financially and personally.
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"For him to present it to me, it means a great deal.
"He said to me that we need more people in the club that put their heart and soul into it, and he praised me for that, which was nice."