Import duo rewarded with All-NBL team honour

Adelaide 36ers import pair Kendric Davis and Montrezl Harrell have been named in the All-NBL teams at the NBL MVP awards night in Melbourne on Monday night.

Davis said his side has faced some challenges throughout the season but can’t to play playoff basketball.

“We have gone through a lot of adversity this season, and we have gone through a lot of stuff to get here,” Davis said.

“We have played playoff basketball for the past month, but we have been playing desperate for a month.

“For us, we have been in high pressure moments, must win moments, so that’s great for the post season."

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Davis was named in the All-NBL 1^st team alongside Perth Wildcats guard Bryce Cotton, South East Melbourne Phoenix forward Matt Hurt and Illawarra Hawks pair Trey Kell III and Tyler Harvey.

“It’s always good when your peers respect you and your craft,” Davis said.

Harrell spearheaded the All-NBL 2^nd team alongside Brisbane Bullets swingman Casey Prather, Melbourne United shooting guard, Sydney King power forward Xavier Cooks and Illawarra Hawks centre Sam Froling.

“My mindset is getting back in those playoffs and doing something this team hasn’t done for years,” Harrell said.

“The next thing is building up those wins, we haven’t done this for eight years.”

Davis was also a statistical winner after averaging 8.0 assists per game this season, almost one assist more per game than second-placed Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne United) at 7.1 per night.

NBL25 AWARD WINNERS

Andrew Gaze Trophy for Most Valuable Player – presented by Hungry Jack’s
Bryce Cotton (Perth)

All-NBL First Team
Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix), Trey Kell III (Illawarra Hawks), Tyler Harvey (Illawarra Hawks)

All-NBL Second Team
Casey Prather (Brisbane Bullets), Chris Goulding (Melbourne United), Montrezl Harrell (Adelaide 36ers), Sam Froling (Illawarra Hawks), Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings)

Lindsay Gaze Trophy for Coach of the Year
Justin Tatum (Illawarra Hawks)

Most Improved Player presented by AAMI
Tyrell Harrison (Brisbane Bullets)

Best Sixth Man
Kouat Noi (Sydney Kings)

Damian Martin Trophy for the Best Defensive Player
Shea Ili (Melbourne United)

Next Generation Award presented by Champion
Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings)

Referee of the Year presented by Europcar
Vaughan Mayberry

Gametime by Kmart Award
Majok Deng (Tasmania JackJumpers)

Executive of the Year
Malcolm Watts (Brisbane Bullets CEO)

Fans’ MVP presented by Chemist Warehouse
Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)

Three-pointer of the Year presented by Mitsubishi Motors Australia
Tyler Robertson (Sydney Kings)