Kyle Adnam Named Phoenix Captain for NBL22

Kyle Adnam will captain the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the second consecutive year.

A Kilsyth junior being named captain of the NBL team representing the region he grew up in is an honour for Adnam. 

(Adnam dribbling the ball during the NBL Blitz)

The 27-year-old signed a two year contract extension with the Phoenix at the end of last season.

“To be able to captain a team in the place you grew up playing and where you fell in love with the game is a huge honour," he said. "We have a great group and a bunch of guys who all lead in their own way.”

Adnam said his style of leadership could be described in two words, vocal and approachable.

(Adnam sporting an cut eye diring the NBL Blitz)

“This year on and off-court I’m focussed on being more vocal, but I also want to be an approachable leader, someone guys feel they can talk to about things on court and off-court. I have the ball in my hands a bit being point guard so being vocal on court is really important.

Adnam put together a career-best season in NBL21, averaging 12.6 points and 3.6 assists as co-captain of the semi-finalist Phoenix.

Phoenix Media (17/11/2021)