Rikin Pethani
Rikin Shantilal Pethani (born December 2, 1990) is an Indian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Chennai Slam of India's UBA Pro Basketball League.
Rikin Pethani with Income Tax in 2015 | |
Chennai Slam | |
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Position | Center |
League | UBA Pro Basketball League |
Personal information | |
Born | Himatnagar, Gujarat | December 2, 1990
Nationality | India |
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 2011–present |
Career history | |
2017–present | Chennai Slam (India) |
He was a member of India's national basketball team at the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran, Iran.[1]
He grew up in Himatnagar, Gujarat and played cricket until 8th grade, when a coach discovered his talent for basketball.[2]
References
- India - FIBA Asia Challenge 2016, FIBA.com, accessed 22 April 2017.
- Gujarat’s Pethani delivers goods for adopted state, Indian Express, 6 March 2014. Accessed 22 April 2017.
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