Suyash Metha
NBA Experience | 1st Season |
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Born | July 15, 1991 (Baltimore, Md.) |
Resides | Ellicott City, Md |
High School | Centennial (Ellicott, Md.) |
College | University of Maryland '13 |
Suyash Mehta is in his first season as a full-time NBA of- ficial. He refereed 13 regular-season games as a non-staff official during the 2019-20 NBA season.
Mehta officiated five seasons in the NBA G League, working the playoffs three times (2017-19) and serving as a Finals alternate in 2019.
He refereed in numerous collegiate conferences, includ- ing the Atlantic 10, Big South, Colonial Athletic Associ- ation and Conference USA. He also has NCAA Division III and junior college officiating experience.
The Baltimore native studied Neurobiology & Physiolo- gy at the University of Maryland. He started his officiating career in Maryland’s intramural department.
Mehta’s parents are from India and moved to the United States in the 1980s. His father is a retired physician who specialized in internal medicine. Mehta speaks Hindi and Punjabi fluently.
Fun Facts
Favorite TV Show | Ozark |
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Favorite Movie | Slumdog Millionaire |
Favorite Musician | Bob Seger |
Favorite Book | The Alchemist |
Favorite Meal | Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan |
Favorite App | Spotify |
Would Most Like To Visit | South Africa |
Bucket List | Sky Diving in Dubai |
Hidden Talent | Badminton |