P. S. Jeena

P S Jeena
Born 9 January 1994
Kalpetta, Wayanad
Nationality Indian
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)

Jeena Palanilkumkalayil Skaria (born January 9, 1994) is an Indian professional basketball player who captains the India women's national basketball team.[1][2]

Playing career

Jeena played basketball for Sports division, Kannur and she received her first international call-up in the U16 FIBA Asia Championship in 2009.[3] Later she played college basketball for Krishnamenon College, Kannur] and for Kannur University. Jeena had a "breakout moment" in her career in 2012 as the leader of India’s junior women’s team that took part in the U18 FIBA Asia Championship for Women in Johor Bahur, Malaysia. She was the second-highest scorer in the entire tournament with 20.2 points per game behind China's Wong K.Y and led the tournament in rebounds with 13.6 rebounds per game.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Jeena and Albin to lead Kerala at the 66th Basketball Senior Nationals - Ekalavyas". Ekalavyas. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  2. ↑ "Jeena PS out to provide the offensive firepower for the hosts". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  3. 1 2 "In Jeena PS, a new leader emerges for the future of Indian basketball". 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2018-04-17.


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