Neemias Queta is a Portuguese backup center for the Boston Celtics. He is the first Portuguese player to play in the NBA and win a championship. Born in Lisbon to Bissau-Guinean parents, Quetta started playing youth basketball with Portuguese basketball club — Barreirense at the age of 10, where his talent was noted by American scouts, who brought him to the USA to play college basketball for the Utah State Aggies. Neemias Queta made an immediate impact for the Aggies, earning the Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors in 2019. Over his three-year college career, Queta’s elite defense made him a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year (2019, 2021) and a three-time Mountain West All-Defensive Team member (2019–2021). He was also made First-team All-Mountain West in 2021. In his junior season, Quetta averaged 14.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.3 blocks per game for Utah State.
Queta has also represented Portugal in several FIBA competitions. At the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship Division B held in Portugal, he led his team to the gold medal, averaging 14.3 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks per game and earning a spot on the all-tournament team.
What is Neemias Queta's wingspan?
Neemias Queta's wingspan is 7 feet 4 inches or 2.24 meters, according to his NBA 2k25 rating. This large wingspan enhances Queta’s ability to disrupt passing lanes and block shots. In his NBA career so far, Queta averages 0.6 blocks per game, but according to his per 36 minutes, Quetta averaged 2.3 blocks per game for his career. This suggests that Queta has the potential to become a great rim protector in a larger role in the future.
Neemias Queta Height
Neemias Queta's height is 7 feet 0 inches or 2.13 meters as per his NBA profile. As of October 2024, Quetta averaged 4.4 rebounds per game but his per 36-minute career statistics reveal an average of 12.2 rebounds per game. Again, this showcases his potential to be a dominant force on the boards.
Neemias Queta Weight
Neemias Queta weighs 248 pounds or 112 kg, as per his NBA profile.
Neemias Queta Age
Neemias Queta is 25 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on December 17, 2001, in Lisbon, Portugal.
FAQs on Neemias Queta Wingspan
A. Neemias Queta is 25 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on December 17, 2001.
A. Neemias Queta plays as a center.
A. Neemias Queta went to Utah State University from 2018 to 2021.
A. Neemias Queta was drafted by Sacramento Kings with the 39th overall pick in the 2nd round.
A. Neemias Queta is rated 71 in the NBA 2k25.
A. Neemias Queta makes $2,162,606 playing for the Boston Celtics in the 2024/25 NBA season.
