Mareks Mejeris

Mareks Mejeris (born 2 September 1991) is a Latvian professional basketball player, who plays the small forward and power forward position. He currently plays for Victoria Libertas Pesaro of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).

Mareks Mejeris
No. 5 – Victoria Libertas Pesaro
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueLega Basket Serie A
Personal information
Born (1991-09-02) 2 September 1991
Liepāja, Latvia
NationalityLatvian
Listed height2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight95 kg (209 lb)
Career information
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2009–2011BK Liepājas Lauvas
2011–2013CB Clavijo
2013–2014Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
2014→Ford Burgos
2014–2016VEF Rīga
2016Élan Chalon
2016–2019VEF Rīga
2019–2022Parma Basket
2022–presentVictoria Libertas Pesaro
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x LBL champion (2015, 2017, 2019)
  • 2x LBL Playoff MVP (2015, 2017)
  • LBL Defensive Player Of The Year (2016)

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]

National team career

He represented Latvia national team in EuroBasket 2011[7] and Eurobasket 2013.[8]

References
  1. "Šodien Laikrakstā / Diena".
  2. "Noticias".
  3. "Noticias".
  4. "Vērtīgākais "zelta kalējs"".
  5. "Basketbolists Mejeris pamet «VEF» un pievienojas Permas «Parma»". lsm.lv (in Latvian). August 13, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  6. "La Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro firma Mareks Mejeris!". victorialibertas.it (in Italian). 9 March 2022.
  7. "Latvia Roster". FIBA Europe. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  8. Latvia in Eurobasket 2013 Archived 2013-08-10 at the Wayback Machine
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