Nikita Shabalkin (born October 9, 1986) is a Russian former professional

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player. At a height of 2.06 m (6'9") tall, and a weight of 105 kg (232 lbs.), he played at both the

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and

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positions.

Professional career

Shabalkin last played for

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, of the Russian PBL.

Russian national team

Shabalkin was a member of the senior men's Russian national basketball team. With Russia's senior national team, he played at the

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, where he won a gold medal, and at the

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, where he won a bronze medal.

References

External links

Euroleague.net Profile

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