Twitter Reacts to Zhou Qi Return

𝐇𝐄’𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊! 💥
 
Zhou Qi returns to the Phoenix and completes our roster for the NBL23 season 💚 @officialzhouqi
 
📝 Story: https://t.co/iM8UU1URHF
💳 Memberships: https://t.co/dmbWOdPGfh pic.twitter.com/OwwHNySznH

— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) September 26, 2022

"I want to thank my team and coach for their recognition. I'll keep fighting and see you at John Cain Arena."

-Zhou Qi on Weibo after @SEMelbPhoenix announced that the Chinese center will return to the Phoenix for the #NBL23 season#NBL @SMitch_Phoenix @el_baloncesto @hoopnut pic.twitter.com/Z1OYA19TP1

— CGTN Sports Scene (@CGTNSportsScene) September 27, 2022

Former Rockets 7-footer Zhou Qi is nearing a new one-year deal with the @SEMelbPhoenix in Australia's @NBL, league sources say.

More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpMwn

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 26, 2022

Let's gooooo!! 😁 https://t.co/iBH3uvRpNY

— Romie Chaudhari (@RRome44) September 26, 2022

Excited to see Qi back in the league.

Has potential to have a far more of impact than he had last season. That was evident from the recent China/Australia games alone.

Let's see how he's utilised this time around. SEM really needed this with their unlucky start to the season. https://t.co/3vQAVSdeCW

— Michael Houben (@michaelhoub) September 26, 2022

Running. It. 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆! 🏃‍♂️@officialzhouqi has re-joined the @SEMelbPhoenix on a one-year deal just days out from #NBL23 ✍https://t.co/Jek8l5fuUb

— NBL (@NBL) September 26, 2022

“The crowd went nuts for him.”@SEMelbPhoenix has pulled off a huge coup with Chinese sensation Zhou Qi returning for #NBL23.
STORY: https://t.co/E5gi7j6fHR @MickRandallHS

— Herald Sun Sport (@heraldsunsport) September 26, 2022

With the return of Big Zhou, coach Simon Mitchell’s eyeing a EuroLeague-style horses for courses approach to his rotations. Emergence of Madut and Anticevich + health of Pineau all of a sudden gives them depth - just need to have them all available at the same time, now… https://t.co/ccd6X45tif

— Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) September 26, 2022

Massive coup for SEM. Their patience with that final spot has paid off handsomely. https://t.co/I0ENaSM4OO

— Liam Santamaria (@Liam_Santa) September 26, 2022

Probably the best news for 🇨🇳 #Basketball for awhile now… Good to see Zhou Qi continue his journey in the #NBL. Can’t wait to see him play the @NZBreakers in #Auckland! https://t.co/KlfDGGNcHo

— ChairmanBall (@ChairmanBall) September 27, 2022

This is big for the Phoenix - Zhou spent last season figuring out how to play in the league, and he’ll be much better for it.

The bigger question might be, do SEM know how to best use him now? #NBL23 https://t.co/j2NA0A1dX3

— Jacob Doole (@JacobDoole) September 26, 2022

a 𝐁𝐈𝐆 re-signing in every sense of the word.@SEMelbPhoenix have added a familiar face to their #NBL23 roster bringing back @officialzhouqi on a one-year deal. pic.twitter.com/APVRUV1lFN

— NBL (@NBL) September 26, 2022

Zhou Qi has extended contract with South East Melbourne Phoenix for 1 year. In his announcement he expressed gratitude to the NBL team he has played for 1 season. New Level Sports, his agency, said he chose to stay in Australia from a couple of options playing abroad. pic.twitter.com/MIkTOWVS2i

— Titan Sports (@titan_plus) September 27, 2022

Welcome back big fella! https://t.co/l1pgUPR3TM

— Matty Bonnici (@MattyBAus) September 26, 2022

Love this from SEM. With a year of the NBL under his belt and adjusting to the pace of the league he could be primed for a monster year.
If he gets going like he did at the start and end of NBL 22 this will be fun. https://t.co/3vJ0hPuRl2

— Julian Marcus (@JulianMarcus32) September 27, 2022