David Ahmad Nesbitt (born February 10, 1991) is a Bahamian professional basketball player who currently plays for Boca Juniors of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. At a height of 2.05 m (6' 834") tall, and a weight of 106 kg (234 lbs.)[1] he plays at the power forward position.

David Nesbitt
Boca Juniors
PositionPower forward
LeagueLiga Nacional de Básquet
Personal information
Born (1991-02-10) February 10, 1991 (age 33)
Freeport, Bahamas
Listed height6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolGrand Bahama Catholic
(Freeport, Bahamas)
College
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2013–2014Kaspiy Aktau
2014–2016Al Mina
2016–2017Goes Montevideo
2017Ciclista Olímpico
20172018Paulistano
20182019Flamengo
20192020Corinthians
2020–2021Minas
2021–presentBoca Juniors
Career highlights and awards

College career

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After playing college basketball at Grayson College, from 2008 to 2009, Nesbitt played college basketball at St. Thomas University, with the St. Thomas Bobcats, from 2009 to 2012.

Professional career

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Nesbitt won the top-tier level Brazilian League championship with C.A. Paulistano, in 2018. He joined Corinthians in 2019. Nesbitt averaged 12.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steal per game. On August 15, 2020, he signed with Minas.[2] He averaged 10.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. On July 29, 2021, Nesbitt signed with Boca Juniors of the Liga Nacional de Básquet.[3]

National team career

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Nesbitt represented the senior Bahamian national basketball team at the 2016 Centrobasket, where he recorded the most minutes played for his team. He was also the Bahamas' best three point shooter during the tournament.[4]

References

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  1. ^ David Ahmad Nesbitt – Liga Nacional de Basquete (in Portuguese)., LNB. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ^ "David Nesbitt is a second import added to the roster of Minas". Latinbasket. August 15, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "David Nesbitt (ex Minas) agreed terms with Boca". Latinbasket. July 29, 2021. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Bahamas accumulated statistics | 2016 Centrobasket Championship, ARCHIVE.FIBA.COM. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
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