Saleh Foroutannik (Persian: صالح فروتن‌نیک, born 1994 in Mashhad) is an Iranian professional basketball player. He currently plays for Petrochimi Bandar Imam in the Iranian Super League as well as for the Iranian national basketball team, as a power forward and center.[1] He is 6'8" in height.[2]

Saleh Foroutannik
No. 5 – Petrochimi Bandar Imam
PositionPower forward
Center
LeagueIranian League
Personal information
Born (1994-05-22) May 22, 1994 (age 30)
Iran Mashhad, Iran
NationalityIranian
Listed height6 ft 8+34 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–presentPetrochimi
Saleh Foroutan
Medal record
Men's basketball
Representing  Iran
Asian Cup
Gold medal – first place 2012 Tokyo Team
Asian Under-18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Mongolia Team

2012 FIBA Asia Cup

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Foroutan invited to Iran national team attending the fourth FIBA Asia Cup (2012), when he was just 17 years old. Iran finally won the tournament and Foroutan enjoyed playing aside Iranian big stars like Nikkhah Bahrami, Afagh and Sahakian. "Even practicing with senior players has been a great experience." Foroutan said.

References

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  1. ^ Scoresway[dead link]
  2. ^ "Player Profile". Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2013-06-29.