Vaishnavi Yadav (Basketball Player) Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession | Basketball Player |
Famous For | Signing a contract with the USA's Pensacola State women's basketball team |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet inches- 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 50 kg in pounds- 110 lbs |
Figure Measurements (approx.) | 34-26-34 |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Basketball | |
Jersey Number | # 4 (India, Under-16) # 9 (NBA) |
Domestic/State Team(s) | Uttar Pradesh, Pensacola State Women's Basketball Team |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 10 October 2001 |
Age (as in 2018) | 17 Years |
Birthplace | Prayagraj (Aka Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | OBC |
Hobbies | Listening to Music, Travelling |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | N/A |
Parents | Names Not Known |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Basketball Player | Michael Jordan |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Vaishnavi Yadav
- She has also represented India in FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Asia U18, FIBA Asia U16, and FIBA U16 Asia Cup.
- She came into the spotlight after scoring staggering 71 points in the Junior National championship against Kerala in 2018. It was the best performance ever performed by a woman player at the National level.
- Vaishnavi also won an MVP (Most Valuable Player) Award for her performance.
- She is the first Indian Basketball player to be signed by a U.S. club.
- After joining a U.S. club, she said,
“I am very excited to have the tremendous opportunity to attend Pensacola State University. I would like to thank India Basketball, NBA Academy Women’s Program, and Coach Blair Hardiek for making this possible.”
- Vaishnavi credited NBA India Academy for motivating her and providing her with the opportunity to learn from the legendary and highly experienced coaches.