Rikin Shantilal Pethani (born 2 December 1990) is an Indian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Chennai Slam of India's UBA Pro Basketball League.
Early life He grew up in Himatnagar, Gujarat and played cricket until 8th grade, when a coach discovered his talent for basketball.Gujarat’s Pethani delivers goods for adopted state, Indian Express, 6 March 2014. Accessed 22 April 2017.
National career He was a member of India's national basketball team at the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran, Iran.India - FIBA Asia Challenge 2016, FIBA.com, accessed 22 April 2017. Pethani was also a former captain for the team.
External links 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge profile Asia-basket.com profile Real GM profile
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