Neemias Queta stands tall at the height of 7 ft 0 inches (2.13 m). He is on a two-way contract with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League.
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Neemias Queta started playing youth basketball at age 10 with F.C. Barreirense. Neemias Queta played college basketball for the Utah State Aggies in the United States from 2018 to 2021.
As a sophomore, Neemias Queta averaged 13 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, repeating on the Second Team All-Mountain West and All-Defensive Team.
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On 17 February 2021, Neemias Queta posted a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds in a 79–70 loss to Boise State.
Neemias Queta broke his own program blocks record, ranked third nationally in blocks per game, and left as Utah State’s all-time leader in blocks.
On January 11, 2022, Neemias Queta became the first Portuguese player to score points in the NBA, recording 11 points and 5 rebounds in a 109–108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
At the 2019 FIBA U20 European Championship Division B in Portugal, Neemias Queta averaged 14.3 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks per game, earning all-tournament team honors.
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