Harrell back ‘home’ to make big impact

Adelaide 36ers import power forward Montrezl Harrell can’t wait to get back out on court this Saturday night against New Zealand Breakers at the Entertainment Centre.

Harrell arrived in Adelaide on Monday afternoon and is ready to make an instant impact and is confident his side can turn around a current four-game losing streak.

“It’s definitely home (Adelaide), coming back here is a great feeling, it’s a breath of fresh air,” Harrell said.

“I’ve been ready to get back, following the team, watching and following on ESPN.”

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Harrell will return to the line-up following a three-game suspension and said everyone has learnt from the melee in Melbourne.

“That’s something we don’t want to see happen in professional sports,” Harrell said.

“I give my all to the team and the organisation that has brought me here and understand the person that I am.

“That’s what means the most to me, they were behind me 100 per cent.

“You live and learn, simple as that.”

Harrell said he spent time back in the US and has been training daily, taking NBL basketballs back to keep game ready.

“It was sort of a blessing in disguise to go home and see my family,” Harrell said.

“I’m so glad to be back and I can’t wait to get going really.

“It’s basketball, it’s a sport and it’s a privilege to play.”

The 201cm power forward will slot straight back into the roster and give the 36ers an extra lift at both ends of the court.

“I’m missing the game of basketball, I am extremely hungry,” Harrell said.

“I want to get back out there and get back on the winning trail.

“We can (make the playoffs), there’s a lot of games left, it’s tough being on a losing skid, but we have two months now to get ourselves back together.”