Cleveland: 'I'm excited for next year already'

Newly crowned Mark Davis Trophy winner Antonius Cleveland said he's already keen to get stuck in for NBL24 and reassured fans he would be returning to South Australia.

Cleveland was crowned the Adelaide 36ers' MVP, in addition to the Members' Choice Award and the Defensive Player of the Year at both NBL and club level.

"It feels good, I'm glad people think so highly of me," Cleveland said.

"I know who Mark Davis is and how successful he was.

"The fact that the sponsors and fans think so highly of me, I feel like it's my duty to go out there and perform.

"I'm excited for next year already."

With a cabinet full of individual accolades, Cleveland said he'll be leaving them in Australia, so they're there when he gets back.

"I won't be flying home with those trophies, I'll be leaving them here for next year, that's how you know I'm coming back," he said.

"I'll be coming back in shape ready to play and ready to bounce back."