From scoring star at SMU to NBL champion with the Sydney Kings, Kendric Davis has already packed a lot into his professional career. But a suspension after an incident with a spectator during a Melbourne-Adelaide game has clouded his rapid rise.
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m) · Position: Point guard · Team: Sydney Kings (NBL) · NBL MVP: Reigning Championship Series MVP · Contract: Signed a two-year deal with Sydney Kings
Quick snapshot
- Never played in the NBA – instead built career in NBL (ESPN)
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (Sydney Kings)
- Plays for Sydney Kings (Sydney Kings)
- Won NBL Championship Series MVP (ESPN)
- Exact salary amount – not publicly disclosed (ESPN)
- Whether he has a child – no confirmed information (ESPN)
- Marital status – not publicly confirmed (ESPN)
- Born May 14, 1999 (Wikipedia)
- Signed two-year deal with Sydney Kings in June 2026 (ESPN)
- Continues with Sydney Kings for 2025–26 season (Sydney Kings)
- NBL Integrity Department investigation still open (NBL)
Eight key facts, one pattern: Davis’s career is a story of rapid rise and sudden disruption.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kendric Davis |
| Born | May 14, 1999 (Wikipedia) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m) (Sydney Kings) |
| Position | Point guard (Sydney Kings) |
| Team | Sydney Kings (Sydney Kings) |
| College | Memphis (also SMU) (Wikipedia) |
| NBA draft | Undrafted (Wikipedia) |
| NBL MVP | Championship Series MVP (ESPN) |
Did Kendric Davis play in the NBA?
NBA draft status
According to Wikipedia, Davis went undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft. He never received a call-up to an NBA roster.
Professional path outside NBA
Instead of the NBA, Davis launched his pro career in Australia’s NBL. He first signed with the Adelaide 36ers on July 18, 2024, per Wikipedia, then moved to the Sydney Kings in April 2025 (Sydney Kings). He quickly established himself as a top guard, winning the NBL Championship Series MVP in 2024 (ESPN).
The implication: Davis’s NBL success shows that a lack of NBA opportunity does not define a player’s ceiling.
Why was Kendric Davis suspended?
Details of the Melbourne vs Adelaide incident
The NBL Single Member Tribunal upheld a charge against Davis for “inappropriate grabbing or handling of a spectator” during a game between Melbourne and Adelaide, as reported by ESPN. The NBL’s Integrity Department investigation into the incident remains ongoing (NBL).
Outcome and suspension length
The tribunal issued a two-game suspension, meaning Davis missed Adelaide’s games against the JackJumpers and Bullets. The tribunal hearing lasted more than three hours (ESPN). Adelaide had the right to appeal the decision to a Full Member Tribunal (NBL).
Davis’s suspension came just as he was cementing his reputation as an elite import. For the NBL, the incident raises questions about player-fan interaction protocols.
The pattern: disciplinary outcomes can shape a player’s legacy as much as on-court performance.
How much does Kendric Davis get paid?
Contract details with Sydney Kings
Davis initially joined the Sydney Kings on a one-year deal (Sydney Kings). In June 2026 he signed a new two-year contract, which ESPN reported would make him the highest-paid import in the NBL. The Kings called him a “championship star” on a new deal (Sydney Kings).
Estimated salary range in the NBL
Exact figures are not publicly disclosed. NBL import salaries typically range from $100,000 to $300,000 AUD per season, but Davis’s status as the league’s highest-paid import likely places him at the top end, according to Basketball.com.au.
The catch: a high salary raises expectations for performance and conduct.
Does Kendric Davis have a child?
Personal life overview
There is no confirmed public information about Davis having a child or his marital status. His social media profiles and official bios do not mention family details. This remains one of the private aspects of his life.
What are Kendric Davis’s career stats and achievements?
College statistics
Davis played college basketball at SMU and Memphis. According to Wikipedia, he averaged over 19 points per game in his senior season at SMU before transferring to Memphis for his final year.
NBL stats and MVP award
Davis won the NBL Championship Series MVP in 2024, as confirmed by ESPN. He also led the Sydney Kings to the championship. His stats in the NBL include double-digit scoring averages and strong playmaking numbers, though exact season averages are not publicly compiled on his official player page (Sydney Kings).
Timeline
- May 14, 1999: Born in Houston, TX (Wikipedia)
- 2022–23: College season at Memphis (Wikipedia)
- 2023–24: Signed with Sydney Kings, won NBL Championship Series MVP (ESPN)
- 2024: Suspended after Melbourne vs Adelaide incident (NBL)
- 2025–26: Signed new two-year deal with Sydney Kings (ESPN)
The sequence shows a rapid rise interrupted by a single off-court incident.
Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Davis never played in the NBA (ESPN)
- He is 5 ft 10 in tall (Sydney Kings)
- He plays for the Sydney Kings (Sydney Kings)
- He was suspended for a Melbourne vs Adelaide incident (NBL)
- He signed a two-year contract extension (ESPN)
What’s unclear
- Exact salary amount
- Whether he has a child
- Marital status
What this means: the public record on Davis is solid on basketball facts, thin on personal details.
Key quotes
“The charge upheld against Kendric Davis was described as inappropriate grabbing or handling of a spectator.”
— NBL tribunal, as reported by ESPN
“The new deal would make Davis the highest-paid import in the league.”
— ESPN
The contrast between a disciplinary charge and a record contract captures Davis’s career arc.
What’s next for Kendric Davis
Davis will suit up for the Sydney Kings in the upcoming NBL season on his new two-year contract. The NBL’s Integrity Department is still investigating the spectator incident, which could lead to further sanctions or policy changes. For the Kings, keeping their star point guard locked in means they remain a championship contender. For Davis, the next chapter will be about proving that one off-court mistake doesn’t define his career.
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His turbulent path from undrafted prospect to league MVP is documented in detail in Kendric Daviss NBL journey.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Kendric Davis?
He is 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m) as listed on the Sydney Kings roster.
What college did Kendric Davis attend?
He played at SMU and Memphis, per Wikipedia.
Did Kendric Davis win MVP in the NBL?
Yes, he won the NBL Championship Series MVP in 2024, as reported by ESPN.
What team does Kendric Davis play for?
He plays for the Sydney Kings in the NBL, confirmed by Sydney Kings.
Is Kendric Davis married?
His marital status has not been publicly confirmed.
What is Kendric Davis’s jersey number?
His jersey number is not consistently published across sources, but it is listed on the Sydney Kings player page.
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