Sammy Mejia
Encyclopedia
Sammy Jose Mejia is a Dominican American
professional basketball
player who currently plays for CSKA Moscow
and who played college basketball at DePaul University
.
in the Bronx. He was there from 1997–2000 and led the Rough Riders basketball team to the PSAL
's "B" division championship in 2000.
Mejia left there to attend The Storm King School
, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, from which he graduated. He was coached there by Kevin Houston
who led the nation in scoring in 1986–87.
in the 2007 NBA Draft
with the 57th overall pick. The Pistons waived Mejia on October 29, 2007. Mejia played with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
of the NBA Development League
.
Mejia signed with the Greek League
club AEL 1964 GS
for the 2008-09 season
, where he averaged 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20 Greek League games. After one Season with the Greek team, Mejia moved to France
and signed for Cholet Basket
.
During the 2010-11 Euroleague
, Meija was named MVP of the 5th week games.
He is also selected for the 2010 LNB
All-star game
as forward player in the starting line-up of the "Foreign" team in Paris-Bercy, representing Cholet Basket
.
On June 22, 2011 he signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow
in Russia
.
Dominican American
A Dominican American is any American who has origins in the Dominican Republic.Immigration records of Dominicans in the United States date from the late 19th century, and New York City has had a Dominican community since the 1930s...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player who currently plays for CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Moscow, Russia. The club is a member of the VTB United League. It is often referred to in the West as "Red Army" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army. CSKA has won two titles between 2006 and 2009 in Europe's...
and who played college basketball at DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
.
Amateur career
Mejia attended Theodore Roosevelt High SchoolTheodore Roosevelt High School (New York City)
Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school located in The Bronx, New York City, United States. It was first organized November 14, 1918. When Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919, the Board of Education decided to give the school his name...
in the Bronx. He was there from 1997–2000 and led the Rough Riders basketball team to the PSAL
PSAL
The Public Schools Athletic League, known by the acronym PSAL, is an organization that promotes student athletics in the public schools of New York City. It was founded in 1903 to provide and maintain a sports program for students enrolled in New York City public schools. The PSAL serves both boys...
's "B" division championship in 2000.
Mejia left there to attend The Storm King School
Storm King School
Established as the Cornwall Heights School in 1867 by Louis P. Ledoux, an Amherst graduate and pastor of the Cornwall Presbyterian Church, the school was later known as the Stone School during the time it was directed by Dr. Carlos H. Stone. In 1923, during the tenure of Headmaster Alvan P...
, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, from which he graduated. He was coached there by Kevin Houston
Kevin Houston
Kevin Houston was an American basketball player who is best known for leading NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior season at Army in 1986–87...
who led the nation in scoring in 1986–87.
Pro career
Mejia was drafted by the Detroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
with the 57th overall pick. The Pistons waived Mejia on October 29, 2007. Mejia played with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants
Fort Wayne Mad Ants
The Fort Wayne Mad Ants are a team of the NBA Development League, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is the home venue for the team. The team is the first minor league basketball franchise to play in Fort Wayne since the Fort Wayne Fury...
of the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
.
Mejia signed with the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
club AEL 1964 GS
AEL 1964 BC
AEL 1964 BC Larissa was a Greek professional basketball team that was originally established in 1928. The club was also known under the name Gymnastikos S. Larissas. In 2009, the club merged with Olympia Larissa....
for the 2008-09 season
A1 Ethniki 2008-09
The Greek Basket League 2008–09 season was the 69th season of the Greek Basket League, the highest professional basketball league in Greece. The 182-game regular season began on Saturday, October 4, 2008, and will end on Sunday, May 10, 2009.-Standings:Pts=Points, Pld=Matches played, W=Matches...
, where he averaged 14.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in 20 Greek League games. After one Season with the Greek team, Mejia moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and signed for Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
.
During the 2010-11 Euroleague
Euroleague 2010–11
The Turkish Airlines Euroleague 2010–11 was the 11th season of the modern era of Euroleague Basketball and the first under the title sponsorship of Turkish Airlines...
, Meija was named MVP of the 5th week games.
He is also selected for the 2010 LNB
Ligue Nationale de Basketball
The Ligue National de Basket is the top men's French professional basketball league. There are two divisions: French Pro A League and French Pro B League .-Pro A:...
All-star game
All-star game
An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league, except in the circumstances of professional sports systems in which a democratic voting system is used...
as forward player in the starting line-up of the "Foreign" team in Paris-Bercy, representing Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket
Cholet Basket is a professional basketball club that is based in Cholet, France. The club plays in the French Pro A League. Their home arena is La Meilleraie.- Establishment :...
.
On June 22, 2011 he signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow
PBC CSKA Moscow is a Russian professional basketball team that is based in Moscow, Russia. The club is a member of the VTB United League. It is often referred to in the West as "Red Army" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army. CSKA has won two titles between 2006 and 2009 in Europe's...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
.
External links
- Sammy Mejia: Making Up For A Late Start In Fort Wayne on NBA.com
- Solid Sammy on NBA.com