Ambati Prudhvi Reddy
Ambati Prudhvi Reddy (born January 23, 1996) is an Indian basketball player from the state of Telangana. He has received professional training and played at the Europe Basketball Academy. Ambati Prudhvi Reddy is currently the captain of Telangana state's Basketball Team. He is playing for the Senior Men's Indian team as a starting PG and also for the 3x3bl professional league for the Delhi Hoopers. Early life and education. Born in Siripuram village of Ramannapet mandal in Telangana's Nalgonda district, Ambati Prudhvi Reddy focused initially on cricket and he was the 12th man in  the school squad. His attention later turned towards Basketball since he felt that his athletic physique was more suited for the game. During his stint as a student at St Mary's College in Hyderabad, he started practicing professional Basketball. Playing career. A resident of Hyderabad, Ambati Prudhvi Reddy posted his gaming sessions on YouTube and soon he received an invitation from the Europe Basketball Academy (EBA) based in Barcelona, Spain to play professional basketball. This was the beginning of his innings in basketball, in the year 2013. The head of EBA, Srjdan Premovic helped him in extending his training  stint from three months to a year in Spain, where he got an opportunity to compete with leading talent from across the world. After returning to India, he achieved success at the 2014 South Asian Basketball Association (SABA) championship in Bengaluru. In the meanwhile, Prudhvi's game was noticed by an American prep school coach in Barcelona where ex-NBA and D-Leaguers played the summers. The coach of Christian Life Centre, Houston invited him to the Christian Life Academy in Houston, Texas where he spent a year for intense training. The experience and exposure he gained abroad helped Ambati  Prudhvi Reddy in improving his game. With the UBA making inroads in India, there was more potential for his sporting career. He was selected by the Mumbai Challengers on an annual contract in the UBA's second season. Prudhvi missed the NBA D League, finishing second to Palpreet Brar in a nationwide screening. He was among the country's top 16 chosen by the UBA to visit the US after Seasons two and three, where he averaged 20 and 25 points per game. Ambati Prudhvi Reddy is part of the Mumbai team, with playoffs in the ongoing UBA Pro Basketball  League. Personal life. Prudhvi's mother is a sports teacher with more than 20 years experience. After her retirement, she is now the PACS Vice chairman of Ramannapet mandal. His father owns a private business, while his elder brother is based in Los Angeles, USA.