Neemias Queta selected for All-NBA G-League First Team & All-Defensive Team

Sacramento Kings center Neemias Queta has been named to the All-NBA G-League First Team and All-Defensive Team after a strong 2022-23 season with the Stockton Kings.

Queta, a second-year big out of Utah State, finished the season with averages of 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 68 percent from the field for a Stockton team that finished the season with a record of 25-7.

Among league leaders, Queta held top-five places in blocks (4th) and blocks per game (4th) while patrolling the paint for the Kings.

The 2022-23 All-NBA G League First Team is comprised of Windy City guard and 2022-23 Kia NBA G League MVP Carlik Jones, Long Island guard David Duke Jr., Capital City forward-center Jay Huff, Memphis forward-center Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Stockton center Neemias Queta. pic.twitter.com/7Za2qQ253r

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 13, 2023

The 2022-23 NBA G League All-Defensive Team features Capital City forward-center and 2022-23 Kia NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year Jay Huff, Capital City guard Kris Dunn, South Bay guard Shaquille Harrison, Maine center Mfiondu Kabengele and Stockton center Neemias Queta. pic.twitter.com/Y7kcZvyjRt

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 13, 2023

The 23-year-old finished the season as runner-up for the G-League Most Valuable Player, adding to Queta’s impressive year at the minor league level.

Queta’s next step in his progression could take place at the NBA level as Sacramento general manager Monte McNair will need to address the team’s glaring issue at the backup center position.

The Kings need help in the post, and Queta has done his part to put himself in a strong position for a full roster spot come training camp in September.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings Schedule

NBA Western Conference Playoffs – First Round

• Saturday, April 15th – Game 1: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 5:30 PM PST
• Monday, April 17th – Game 2: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Thursday, April 20th – Game 3: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PST
• Sunday, April 23rd – Game 4: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – 12:30 PM PST
• Wednesday, April 26th – Game 5**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Friday, April 28th – Game 6**: Sacramento Kings @ Golden State Warriors – TBD
• Sunday, April 30th – Game 7**: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors – TBD

**If necessary

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