David Meza (basketball)

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David Meza
Personal information
Born (1985-10-15) 15 October 1985 (age 38)
Culiacan, Mexico
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
College Arizona Western (2004–2005)
Playing career2004–2021
Position Point guard
Career history
2004 Caballeros de Culiacán
2007–2010Caballeros de Culiacán
2008–2011 Halcones Xalapa
2011–2012 Soles de Mexicali
2012 Trotamundos
2012–2013 Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2013–2015Halcones Xalapa
2015–2016Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2016–2017Soles de Mexicali
2017–2020 Capitanes de Ciudad de México
2020–2021 Mineros de Zacatecas
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico
Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2011 Guadalajara

Pedro David Meza [1] (born 15 October 1985) is a former Mexican basketball player, who last played for the Mineros de Zacatecas. He represented the Mexicam national team internationally, when he participated at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. [2]

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In May 2021, Meza announced his retirement as a player. [3] Two months later, he joined the Capitanes de Ciudad de México as director of institutional relations and youth teams. [4]

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References

  1. "MEZA, Pedro David". info.Guadalajara2011.org.mx. Archived from the original on 2011-12-31.
  2. "FIBA profile". FIBA.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. "David 'Pery' Meza, histórico del basquetbol mexicano, se retira". Diario AS (in Spanish). 21 May 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  4. "David 'Pery' Meza regresa a Capitanes CDMX como directivo". Diario AS (in Spanish). 6 July 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2024.