Zhou Qi signs two-year deal with South East Melbourne Phoenix

Last year Zhou Qi produced over 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game in CBA

Zhou Qi, the Chinese big man selected by the Rockets in the second round of the 2016 Draft, is a new player of South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The 2.17 center signed a two-year contract, with a player option in the second year of the deal.

Last year Zhou Qi produced over 20 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game in CBA.

Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer: “Zhou is an absolute superstar in China and to have him in the NBL is enormous. Zhou joining the NBL will literally add millions and millions of eyeballs to our team and the league”.

We’ve signed 7’1 Chinese star and former Houston Rocket, Zhou Qi (@officialzhouqi) to a two-year contract! 🇨🇳💚

Memberships: https://t.co/783pVL2NR3

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) September 8, 2021