Zhou Qi (right) takes on Japan’s Schafer Avi Koki during a Group B match between China and Japan at the Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Sendai, Japan, on November 27. Photo: Xinhua
Zhou Qi (right) takes on Japan’s Schafer Avi Koki during a Group B match between China and Japan at the Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Sendai, Japan, on November 27. Photo: Xinhua

Red hot China rookie Zhou Qi set to make NBL debut for South East Melbourne Phoenix

  • After signing with NBL team Phoenix in September, the 25-year-old former Houston Rockets centre makes his debut this weekend
  • Contract disputes with the Chinese Basketball Association forced Zhou Qi to seek opportunities outside the mainland

Zhou Qi (right) takes on Japan’s Schafer Avi Koki during a Group B match between China and Japan at the Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Sendai, Japan, on November 27. Photo: Xinhua
Zhou Qi (right) takes on Japan’s Schafer Avi Koki during a Group B match between China and Japan at the Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Sendai, Japan, on November 27. Photo: Xinhua
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