Davis named NBL25 MVP finalist

Adelaide 36ers import point guard Kendric Davis has been named one of three finalists for the NBL25 Andrew Gaze Trophy.

Davis took the NBL by storm in his debut season, becoming one of the most electrifying point guards in the competition.

Across his 27 games, Davis has averaged 25.6 points and 8.0 assists per night and will look to become the third Adelaide 36er to win the MVP award after Mark Davis in 1987 and Jerome Randle in 2017.

Davis is shortlisted for the award with Perth Wildcats shooting guard Bryce Cotton and South East Melbourne Phoenix power forward Matt Hurt for NBL’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, presented by Hungry Jack’s.

The All-NBL First Team, All-NBL Second Team, Executive of the Year, Referee of the Year presented by Europcar, Gametime by Kmart Award, Fans’ MVP presented by Chemist Warehouse and the Three Pointer of the Year presented by Mitsubishi Motors Australia will also be announced tomorrow night.   

The Andrew Gaze MVP Awards Night will take place on Monday night at CENTREPIECE in Melbourne. It will be broadcast on Kayo Sports and the NBL website from 7pm ACDT.

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NBL AWARD FINALISTS

Andrew Gaze Trophy (MVP)
Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)
Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers)
Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix)   

Lindsay Gaze Coach of the Year
Dean Vickerman (Melbourne United)
Justin Tatum (Illawarra Hawks)
Josh King (South East Melbourne Phoenix)

Most Improved Player presented by AAMI
Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats)
Owen Foxwell (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
Tyrell Harrison (Brisbane Bullets)

Best Sixth Man
Ian Clark (Melbourne United)
Kouat Noi (Sydney Kings)
Will Hickey (Illawarra Hawks)

Damian Martin Trophy (Best Defensive Player)
Shea Ili (Melbourne United)
Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (Illawarra Hawks)
Will Magnay (Tasmania JackJumpers)

Next Generation Award presented by Champion
Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings)
Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats)
Taran Armstrong (Cairns Taipans)