Towering import Zhou Qi has knowledgeable South East Melbourne Phoenix he’s heading residence to China for “family reasons” in a blow to the staff’s NBL title possibilities.
The Phoenix are supportive of the transfer and have left the door open for Zhou to return.
But there isn’t a certainty over the 26-year-old centre’s speedy enjoying future.
“Zhou is needed at home at this time,” Phoenix chief government Tommy Greer mentioned in a press release.
“We fully support his decision and remain hopeful he will return and finish the season with the Phoenix.
“We ship our greatest needs to Zhou’s household.”
Zhou, who troubles opponents with his 216cm frame, has averaged 6.2 points and 4.4 rebounds across nine games this season.
South East Melbourne (11-7) sit fourth on the ladder forward of Wednesday night time’s rescheduled street sport in opposition to the Brisbane Bullets (4-11).
