Lorenzo Mata

Lorenzo Mata
Personal information
Born (1986-02-27) February 27, 1986 (age 38)
Huntington Park, California
NationalityAmerican / Mexican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Gate (South Gate, California)
CollegeUCLA (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2008–2020
PositionCenter
Career history
2008–2010Halcones UV Xalapa
2010Caballeros de Culiacán
2010–2012Halcones UV Xalapa
2012Pioneros de Quintana Roo
2012–2013Halcones UV Xalapa
2013Piratas de Quebradillas
2013–2016Halcones UV Xalapa
2016–2017Toros de Nuevo Laredo
2017–2018Soles de Mexicali
2018–2019Libertadores de Querétaro
2019–2020Soles de Mexicali
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Mexico
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place 2013 Venezuela
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Argentina

Lorenzo Mata-Real (born February 27, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He was the center for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team from 2004–05 until 2007–08, and was an important part of their final four runs in 2006, 2007, and 2008. Born in the United States, Mata has also played for the Mexico national team.