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Mareks Mejeris (born 2 September 1991) is a Latvian professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League, who plays the small forward and power forward position.
| No. 5 – Hapoel Jerusalem | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| League | Israeli Premier League Champions League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 2 September 1991 Liepāja, Latvia |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Listed height | 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2011 | BK Liepājas Lauvas |
| 2011–2013 | CB Clavijo |
| 2013–2014 | Baloncesto Fuenlabrada |
| 2014 | →Ford Burgos |
| 2014–2016 | VEF Rīga |
| 2016 | Élan Chalon |
| 2016–2019 | VEF Rīga |
| 2019–2022 | Parma Basket |
| 2022 | Victoria Libertas Pesaro |
| 2022–present | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
He started his pro career in 2009 with his hometown team BK Liepājas Lauvas and after couple of seasons there he moved to Spain. His first team abroad was CB Clavijo from LEB Gold where he played two seasons. After 2012-13 season Mejeris went to USA for NBA pre-draft workouts,[1] but went undrafted.
In August 2013, he signed with Fuenlabrada[2] of the Liga ACB. During mid-season he was loaned to Ford Burgos where he helped team to win LEB Gold playoffs and earn promotion to Liga ACB.
On 15 July 2014 he signed to VEF Rīga of Latvian League.[3] Mejeris finished the season strong by helping VEF Rīga to win the LBL championship that led him to LBL playoffs MVP award.[4] In May 2017, Mejeris guided VEF to one more domestic championship getting named Latvian League playoffs MVP once again.
On August 13, 2019, he has signed with Parma Basket of the VTB United League.[5]
On March 9, 2022, he has signed with Victoria Libertas Pesaro of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[6]
On August 4, 2022, he has signed with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League.[7]
National team career
He represented Latvia national team in EuroBasket 2011[8] and Eurobasket 2013.[9]
References
- "Šodien Laikrakstā / Diena".
- "Noticias".
- "Noticias".
- "Vērtīgākais "zelta kalējs"".
- "Basketbolists Mejeris pamet «VEF» un pievienojas Permas «Parma»". lsm.lv (in Latvian). August 13, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- "La Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro firma Mareks Mejeris!". victorialibertas.it (in Italian). 9 March 2022.
- "Mareks Mejeris joins Hapoel Jerusalem". Sportando. August 4, 2022. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
- "Latvia Roster". FIBA Europe. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- Latvia in Eurobasket 2013 Archived 2013-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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На других языках
- [en] Mareks Mejeris
[es] Mareks Mejeris
Mareks Mejeris, (nacido el 02 de septiembre de 1991 en Liepaja, Letonia), es un jugador de baloncesto letón. Con 2.07 de estatura, su puesto natural en la cancha es el de alero. Actualmente juega en el Victoria Libertas Pesaro de la Lega Basket Serie A.[ru] Мейерис, Марекс
Марекс Мейерис (латыш. Mareks Mejeris; род. 2 сентября 1991, Лиепая, Латвия) — латвийский профессиональный баскетболист, играющий на позиции лёгкого форварда. Выступает за баскетбольный клуб «Виктория Либертас».Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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