Off-season 36ers wrap – March 11

Adelaide 36ers import duo Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell have taken their talents to China during the NBL off-season.

Davis has signed to play with Nanjing Monkey Kings and made his Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) debut last Wednesday in a 122-113 loss to Fujian Sturgeons in Jinjiang.

The NBL25 Mark Davis Trophy winner scored 24 points, dished eight assists, grabbed eight rebounds and had two steals.

Two nights later, Davis scored a game-high 25 points to go with six assists, three steals and two rebounds in a 115-93 win against Jilin Tigers.

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Nanjing then fell 105-98 to current league leaders Zhejiang Guangsha Lions with Davis scoring another 20 points with nine assists, six rebounds and three steals.

The Monkey Kings bounced back on Tuesday night, with a come-from-behind 105-97 win against reigning CBA champions Liaoning Flying Leopards.

Davis scored 30 points, dished seven assists and grabbed five rebounds in 30 minutes of action. CBA rules states only one import can play in the fourth quarter.

Harrell has recently joined Xinjiang Flying Tigers, who currently sit fifth on the standings with a 27-11 record.

The 2020 NBA Sixth Man of the Year is set to make his CBA debut on Friday night when the Flying Tigers play Fujian Sturgeons, then Xinjiang will play Guangzhou Loong Lions.

Davis will also be back on court on Friday night when the Monkey Kings host the Golden Bulls in Nanjing before a Sunday match-up against Sichuan Blue Whales.