The 2021 NBA Draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 29th in Brooklyn. As that date continues to draw closer, the hype surrounding the incoming rookie class will only intensify. Draft night always marks an evening of newfound hope for the future. Franchise goals can range from rounding out a contending roster to drafting a cornerstone player for the future. Among the many intriguing prospects in this year’s NBA Draft is center Neemias Queta out of Utah State.
The following is a complete Neemias Queta NBA Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
Neemias Queta NBA Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Neemias Queta
Position: Center
Height: 7’0”
Weight: 245 lbs.
Age: 21
College: Utah State Aggies
Neemias Queta 2020-21 Stats
- Games Played: 29
- Points: 14.9
- Rebounds: 10.1
- Assists: 2.7
- Field Goal Percentage: 55.9%
- 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 0.0%
- Free Throw Percentage: 70.7%
- Steals: 1.1
- Blocks: 3.3
- Turnovers: 2.4
Neemias Queta Highlights
Neemias Queta NBA Draft Profile
Strengths
After slipping off of most draft boards following a disappointing sophomore season, some believe Neemias Queta is a borderline First Round talent in the 2021 NBA Draft. He averaged a double-double this past season at Utah State and showed out in his lone NCAA Tournament game. Queta has excellent size and length. Such physical attributes are what make him such a playmaker at the defensive end. He was a shot-blocking machine in college and has the athleticism to chase down fast breaks from behind. He constantly hustles and his basketball skills are rare for a player of his size.
Weaknesses
Queta’s mobility is cause for concern heading into the 2021 NBA Draft. While his highlights show the speed and athleticism he possesses in the open floor, his footwork in the post is not great. He also tends to be heavy-footed on defense. His lack of agility could be exploited at the NBA level. On top of that, raw offensive skills lead some to believe that Queta will be more of a long-term project at the professional level.
Pro Comparison
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Neemias Queta Draft Projection
All 2021 NBA Draft projections are taken from the latest Bleacher Report mock draft by Jonathan Wasserman.
Neemias Queta is currently projected to be drafted by the Charlotte Hornets at No. 57 overall.
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