Nicolás Richotti

Argentine basketball player

Nicolás Richotti - Argentine basketball player
Born

October 17th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Played professional basketball primarily as a guard. Contributed significantly to multiple teams in international leagues and was part of the Argentine national team. Made appearances in FIBA Basketball World Cup and participated in several international championships. His career includes stints in Spain's Liga ACB and the Argentine Liga Nacional de Básquet.

Competed in FIBA Basketball World Cup

Played for Liga ACB team

Represented Argentine national team

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