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Arki Dikania Wisnu
View on WikipediaArki Dikania Wisnu (born March 15, 1988) is an American-born Indonesian professional basketball player for Dewa United Banten of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played college basketball for the Baruch Bearcats.[1][2]
Key Information
Early career
[edit]Wisnu was born in New York City, United States on March 15, 1988, to an Indonesian parents. Wisnu played soccer and didn't start playing basketball until he was 12 years old and only after being influenced by his cousin to pick up the sport. With time, he continued to improve his game and eventually joined a tryout for his high school's varsity team, Newtown High School at Queens, New York. During his freshman year, he was in the school's junior varsity team and was promoted to the varsity team during his sophomore year. He was appointed to be the captain of the team for his Junior and Senior year. He had a career game of 28 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists against Grover Cleveland High School and another career game with 19 points and 20 rebounds against Franklin K. Lane High School.[3][4]
College career
[edit]Freshman year (2006–07)
[edit]Wisnu was awarded a scholarship by Baruch College to play for their basketball team, the Bearcats in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III. He immediately made an impact during his freshman year by averaging 6.2 points in 26 games while starting 4 of the games. Wisnu scored a career high 16 points against Farmingdale State College on February 12, 2007. He also had a career game of 13 points and 9 rebounds during his freshman season against the Brevard College from NCAA Division II. He ended the season by being selected as Baruch Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year.
Sophomore year & red-shirt season (2007–09)
[edit]Wisnu returned for his sophomore year with Baruch college and had a dropped in his statistic. He only averaged 3.6 points in 22 games and 1 start. Wisnu decided to redshirt the 2008–09 season as he was at Indonesia for one and a half month for a tryout with his future professional team, Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta whom was very impressed by Wisnu's versatility and skills. The owner, Erick Thohir even went as far as offering Wisnu a contract immediately in which he rejected as he wanted to finish his education first.
Junior and senior season (2009–11)
[edit]He rejoined the team for his third season with the team. During that season, Baruch had a record of 23–7 and they eventually won the 2010 ECAC Metro Postseason Championship, defeating York College in the final with the score of 93–70. He also returned for his senior year at Baruch. That season, his team went 15–12 and was eliminated in the first round of the ECAC tournament against Stevens Institute of Technology.
Professional career
[edit]Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta (2011-2019)/Indonesia Warriors (2012-2013)/ Indonesia Patriots (2019-present)
[edit]Rookie season (2011-12)
[edit]After graduating from college, Wisnu finally joined Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta for the upcoming 2011-12 NBL (Indonesia) season after the club had kept a close watch on Wisnu and he finally signed his first professional contract. His debut game was against Garuda Bandung on December 10, 2011. In the game he scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds for his ever professional win. He scored a season high 23 points on 15 January 2012 in a loss against CLS Knights Surabaya. Wisnu immediately made an impact for the team as he dominated the league by averaging 13.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals in his rookie season. He won the Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year award at the end of his rookie season. He was also selected to the All NBL Indonesia First Team. Wisnu and the Satria Muda entered the playoff as the first seed with 28 wins and 5 losses. Wisnu led his team to the finals where they faced the second seeded Aspac Jakarta led by Pringgo Regowo. Wisnu scored 17 points, to go with 4 rebounds and 2 assists as he led his team to victory and won the 2011-12 NBL Championship. For his effort, he was awarded the NBL Indonesia Finals MVP. [citation needed]
First ABL stint (2012)
[edit]On May 11, 2012, Wisnu, along with his teammate Christian Ronaldo Sitepu were called by the Indonesia Warriors from the Asean Basketball League to join their roster for the rest of the 2012 ABL season and the 2012 ABL playoffs. The Warriors swept the first round against AirAsia Philippine Patriots and faced San Miguel Beerman in the final led by their import superstar player, Duke Crews. The Beerman defeated the Warriors in the first game, however the Warriors managed to rally back and won the next 2 games to win their first ever ABL championship. Wisnu scored 4 points in the final third game. By winning the ABL championship, Wisnu and his teammate Sitepu created history by becoming the first players to ever win the domestic league's championship and an international league's championship on the same year.
Shortcoming seasons (2012-14)
[edit]Wisnu returned to Satria Muda hoping to build on the success of the previous season. Wisnu however under-performed during the preseason and missed the entire first series of the 2012–13 season at Bandung. He made his season debut during the Jakarta series on January 16, 2013, against Hangtuah Sumsel where he scored 13 points. He scored a season-high 27 points and 11 rebounds the very next game against the red-hot Aspac Jakarta in a rematch from last year's final and brought his team to a 68–65 win, handing Aspac their only loss of that season. He ended the season averaging 10.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the 20 games he played in. Satria Muda entered the playoff as the third seed with 25 wins and 8 losses. They were then eliminated in the quarterfinal against Pelita Jaya Energi Mega Persada.
Wisnu missed the entire 2013-14 preseason series at Surabaya. He made his season debut on November 26, 2013, against Aspac during the Malang series where he only scored 2 points in 6 minutes and 30 seconds of playing time. On February 13, 2014, Wisnu joined the 1000 points club against NSH Jakarta during the Solo series. On April 26, 2014, Wisnu scored a career high 32 points while also grabbing 9 rebounds with an 80% field goal percentage and leading his team to an 89-62 blowout win in a revenge game against Pelita Jaya. Satria Muda entered the playoff as the first seed with 29 wins and only 4 losses. The team went on to once again reach the final and had a final rematch from 2 season ago against Aspac Jakarta. This time however, led by the back-to-back seasons' Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year winners in Andakara Prastawa and Ebrahim Enguio Lopez, Aspac defeated Wisnu and Satria Muda 83–67 in a blowout loss in which Wisnu only managed to score 3 points.
Second ABL stint (2014)
[edit]That summer, Wisnu was then called again by the Indonesia Warriors to rejoin their team for the 2014 ABL season which began on 16 July 2014. Wisnu played a much bigger role for this season compared to his previous stint during the 2012 ABL season where he only played 4 games during the playoff. In total, he played a total of 8 games with 5 starts and averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 24.9 minutes. That year the Indonesia Warriors finished with a record of 9 wins and 11 loss and missed the 2014 ABL playoff.
Return to the top (2014–15)
[edit]During the 2014–2015 Indonesian Basketball League season, in a game against NSH Jakarta, Arki had a triple double of 10 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds. He is only the second player in the league to record a triple double in a single game. Later that season, On March 15, 2015, Wisnu scored a season high 21 points against Pelita Jaya. Wisnu led Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta again to the playoff as the first seed with 31 wins and only 2 losses. Although his scoring average dropped, Wisnu averaged a career high in assist during the 2014–15 season. He met with Aspac on the second round, this time however, Wisnu and his team came out victorious after beating them 59–53. Wisnu advanced to the finals to face Pelita Jaya Energi Mega Persada led by last season's regular season MVP in Ponsianus Nyoman Indrawan and the reigning MVP in Adhi Pratama. The scores were tied 54–54 in the last 44 seconds, when Wisnu tipped in a missed shot by his teammate, Rony Gunawan to give Satria Muda a 56–54 lead. Later with 14 seconds left, Wisnu sealed the game by grabbing an offensive rebound and scoring the second chance point from a missed free-throw by his teammate and gave his team a 61–54 lead. Satria Muda won the game 62-54 and Wisnu won his second championship and Finals MVP.
Transitioning to IBL (2015–16)
[edit]After the 2014–15 season, DBL Indonesia decided not to renew their sponsorship which ended the National Basketball League. In response to this, PERBASI appointed Starting5 Sports Entertainment to manage the league and also renamed the league to Indonesian Basketball League. Perbasi also hired Hasan Gozali to be the new commissioner of IBL.
Wisnu and Satria Muda finished the 2015–16 season as the forth seed with 23 wins and 10 losses, the lowest seeding Wisnu had even entered the playoff with. They swept their first round against the fifth seeded Garuda Bandung in which Wisnu tallied 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists in the deciding game. They were however swept on the next round against the eventual champion, CLS Knights Surabaya led by their duo of Jamarr Johnson and Mario Wuysang.
MVP Season (2016–17)
[edit]During the 2016 off-season, the league finally allowed each team to select two import players, a guard and a big-man to improve the league's competitive standard. Satria Muda used its picks to draft Tyreek Jewell from St. Francis College and Carlos Smith from Bowie State University. The team also added sharpshooting rookie, Juan Laurent Kokodiputra from Pelita Harapan University. With improved roster, Wisnu led Satria Muda to finish the season as the top seed in the league with 13 wins and only 1 loss. Wisnu ended the season with an average of 10 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists and career-high 2.1 steals. For his effort, he was awarded the league's Most Valuable Player award.
Satria Muda had a rematch against CLS Knights in the semi-final. This time however, they defeated CLS Knights in 3 games to move on to the final to face Pelita Jaya. Despite being the MVP of the season, Wisnu and his team were defeated at their home arena and were eliminated in 3 games.
First Championship in the IBL (2017–18)
[edit]Wisnu was injured throughout the 2017–18 season. However, despite not having Wisnu for half the season, Satria Muda still finish the season as the top seed on its division and second best seeding overall with 15 wins and 2 losses. Despite the injury, Wisnu still made a huge impact when he played and ended the season averaging career high in 3-point percentage with 38.0%. He was also selected as an All-star and All-Indonesian First Team.
Being the first seed made Satria Muda immediately qualified for the semi-final where they faced Hangtuah Sumsel led by their exciting foreign duo of Nashon George, Keenan Palmore and the 2017-18 Rookie of The Year, Abraham Wenas. Satria Muda defeated Hangtuah in 3 games and move on to face the top seeded Pelita Jaya again in the final led by the league's MVP, Xaverius Prawiro. Wisnu and Satria Muda won their first game at home 73–63 to lead the series in 1–0. They then faced Pelita Jaya at their home, Gor Mahasiswa Soemantri Brojonegoro for the next 2 games. Wisnu lost game 2 in a blowout 78–94 loss. Satria Muda then rallied together and beat Pelita Jaya 69–64 to win the championship and preventing a back-to-back final defeat to Pelita Jaya. This championship is Wisnu's fourth championship of his professional career and the very first in the IBL.
All-star selection (2018–19)
[edit]Wisnu was again selected as an all-star starter for the 2019 IBL all-star game alongside his teammates, Jamarr Johnson and Dior Lowhorn.
National team
[edit]Arki is a member of Indonesian basketball team in the 2012 SEABA Cup, 2015 Southeast Asian Games, 2017 SEABA Championship and 2017 SEA Games.[5]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Denotes seasons in which Wisnu won an NBL/IBL championship |
| * | Led the league |
NBL/IBL
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Satria Muda Pertamina | 32 | - | .360 | .200 | .650 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 13.8 |
| 2012–13 | 20 | .400 | .170 | .640 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 10.2 | ||
| 2013–14 | 29 | .430 | .270 | .670 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 9.2 | ||
| 2014–15 | 31 | .440 | .250 | .680 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 8.2 | ||
| 2015-16 | 29 | 21.4 | .440 | .340 | .800 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 10.6 | |
| 2016-17 | 12 | 19.8 | .450 | .250 | .710 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 10.0 | |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 20.8 | .460 | .380 | .500 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 9.2 | |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 21.6 | .480 | .140 | .790 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 6.9 | |
| 2019-20 | Indonesia Patriots | 12 | 20.7 | .490 | .428 | .732 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 7.1 |
| 2020-21 | Satria Muda Pertamina | 16 | 24.5 | .485 | .275 | .720 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 12.7 |
| 2021-22 | 21 | 21.4 | .397 | .310 | .754 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Satria Muda Pertamina | 4 | - | 45% | 45% | 70% | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 16.8 |
| 2013 | 3 | 41% | 28% | 60% | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 15.3 | ||
| 2014 | 4 | 50% | 33% | 80% | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 8.8 | ||
| 2015 | 4 | 40% | 33% | 73% | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 11.0 | ||
| 2016 | 4 | 30.22 | 40% | 38% | 50% | 7.7 | 4.7 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 14.0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 18.73 | 31% | 50% | 80% | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 7.0 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 22.68 | 27% | 29% | 68% | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | |
| 2019 | 7 | 28.45 | 49% | 18% | 75% | 4.0 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 14.6 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 26.87 | 50% | 27% | 75% | 5.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 15.6 |
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| † | Denotes seasons in which Wisnu won an ABL championship |
| * | Led the league |
ABL
[edit]Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indonesia Warriors | 8 | 24.9 | .440 | .280 | .310 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 9.2 |
Playoffs
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indonesia Warriors | 4 | 6.6 | .500 | .200 | 1.000 | 0.8 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 3.3 |
International career statistics
[edit]International
[edit]| Year | Competition | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA Games | ||||||||||
| 2017 | SEA Games | ||||||||||
| 2017 | Southeast Asia Basketball Association Championship | 2 | 12.7 | 61.9% | 33.3% | 71.4% | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 9.0 |
| 2018 | 2021 FIBA Asia Cup SEABA Pre-Qualifier | 4 | 16.3 | 37% | 25% | 100% | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 7.0 |
| 2018 | William Jones Cup | 7 | 24.9 | .352 | .286 | .833 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | Asian Games | 7 |
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- ^ Adikara, Banu (May 6, 2017). "Arki Dikania Wisnu Dinobatkan Sebagai MVP IBL 2017". Wartakota (in Indonesian). Retrieved June 21, 2017.
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Arki Dikania Wisnu
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Early life
Arki Dikania Wisnu was born on March 15, 1988, in New York City to Indonesian immigrant parents and holds dual American-Indonesian nationality.[1][2] He spent his early childhood in Queens, New York, where his family emphasized the importance of education and sports as means to maintain connections to their Indonesian heritage.[5] Wisnu discovered basketball at age 12 through local parks and school programs, marking the beginning of his serious involvement in the sport after initially playing casually at a younger age.[5] His initial motivations were shaped by the vibrant streetball culture in New York and watching NBA games, particularly inspired by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' dominance in the 1990s.[5] A cousin played a key role in nurturing this interest, encouraging him with drills and motivation to hone his skills during those formative years.[5] This early exposure laid the groundwork for his development, eventually leading to a transition into organized high school basketball.[5]High school career
Arki Dikania Wisnu attended Newtown High School in Elmhurst, Queens, New York, from approximately 2002 to 2006.[10][5] As a freshman, he played on the junior varsity team before advancing to the varsity squad as a sophomore, where he honed his skills as a versatile guard-forward.[5] Wisnu served as captain of the varsity team during his junior and senior years, demonstrating strong leadership while leading the team in scoring.[5] He developed proficiency in both point guard and small forward positions, emphasizing playmaking, rebounding, and perimeter scoring.[11] In his senior year, Wisnu averaged double-digit points per game, contributing significantly to the team's offensive output.[5] Notable performances included a near triple-double with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists against Grover Cleveland High School, and 19 points with a career-high 20 rebounds versus Franklin K. Lane High School.[10] These games highlighted his all-around development, as he nearly achieved a triple-double across the two outings with a cumulative 47 points, 29 rebounds, and 9 assists.[5]College career
Arki Dikania Wisnu enrolled at Baruch College, a public institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, in 2006 after receiving a scholarship, where he played basketball for the Bearcats in NCAA Division III from 2006 to 2011, majoring in psychology with a minor in English while maintaining academic eligibility throughout his tenure.[3][5] As a freshman in the 2006–07 season, Wisnu quickly made an impact, appearing in 26 games with four starts and averaging 6.2 points per game; he earned Baruch Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year honors, highlighted by a career-high 16 points against Farmingdale State College on February 12, 2007, and 13 points with nine rebounds versus Division II Brevard College.[3][10] In his sophomore year of 2007–08, his role diminished slightly, as he played in 22 games with one start, averaging 3.6 points per game.[3] Wisnu did not play during the 2008–09 season.[3] Returning for his junior year in 2009–10, Wisnu emerged as a key contributor, playing in 28 games with one start and averaging 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 41.1 percent from the field; the Bearcats finished the regular season 23–7 and won the 2010 ECAC Metro Postseason Championship with a 93–70 victory over York College in the final.[12][13][5] During his senior season in 2010–11, Wisnu continued to provide steady production, starting 11 of 26 games, though the team was eliminated in the first round of the ECAC Metro Tournament by Stevens Institute of Technology.[3][14][15]Professional career
Domestic career in NBL/IBL
Arki Dikania Wisnu debuted professionally with Satria Muda Pertamina in the 2011–12 NBL Indonesia season, earning the league's Rookie of the Year award for his immediate impact as a versatile forward off the bench.[16] Over his initial stint with the club from 2011 to 2019, he helped secure two NBL championships in 2012 and 2015, including Finals MVP performances in 2012 and 2015 that highlighted his scoring and playmaking in decisive games.[17] Wisnu's contributions extended to consistent All-Indonesian First Team selections starting in 2016, underscoring his evolution into a core leader for the team.[5] Returning to Satria Muda from 2020 to 2024 after a brief absence, Wisnu added three IBL titles in 2018, 2021, and 2022, bringing his total domestic championships with the club to five across both leagues.[4] He was recognized as the IBL MVP in 2017, a season in which Satria Muda reached the finals, followed by the championship win in the 2017-18 season marked by his all-around production that propelled Satria Muda to the title amid multiple finals appearances throughout his 13-year tenure.[18] In October 2024, Wisnu bid farewell to Satria Muda, reflecting on his role in fostering team culture and developing younger players during the league's transition from NBL to IBL.[19] During the 2019–20 IBL season, Wisnu joined Indonesia Patriots, a newly formed squad amid organizational shifts in Indonesian basketball, where he served as a veteran presence emphasizing leadership and defensive contributions in a shortened campaign.[20] Following his departure from Satria Muda, Wisnu signed with Dewa United Banten ahead of the 2025 IBL season, bringing seasoned expertise to a roster aiming for contention.[21] In a pivotal role, he averaged 3.5 points per game across 34 appearances while providing key assists and veteran scoring in the playoffs, culminating in Dewa United's first IBL title after a dramatic 74–73 finals victory over Pelita Jaya on July 21, 2025.[2] This triumph marked Wisnu's sixth domestic league championship, solidifying his legacy as a foundational figure in Indonesian basketball over more than a decade.[22]ASEAN Basketball League career
Arki Dikania Wisnu began his ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) career with the Indonesia Warriors, an all-star team composed of top Indonesian players, during the 2012 season. He played a key role in the team's championship run, contributing to their victory over the San Miguel Beermen in the finals by a 2-1 series margin, marking the first ABL title for an Indonesian squad.[5][23] His performances helped the Warriors adapt to the faster pace and physicality of regional competition, showcasing his versatility as a small forward in high-stakes games against international opponents.[24] In the following 2013 season, Wisnu continued with the Warriors, leading them to the ABL finals once again but facing elimination after a 0-3 sweep by the [San Miguel Beermen](/page/San Miguel Beermen), with losses of 75-70, 66-65, and 70-55.[25] The campaign highlighted mixed results for the team, as they advanced through semifinals but struggled against the eventual champions' depth and experience. Wisnu's leadership on the court was evident in regular-season wins, such as a playoff-clinching sweep over the Alab Pilipinas Dragons earlier in the postseason. Wisnu rejoined the Indonesia Warriors for a second stint in the 2014 ABL season, bolstering the team's lineup with his return after a brief absence.[26] The Warriors posted a competitive regular season, securing victories like an 89-88 thriller against the Westports Malaysia Dragons, but ultimately finished fifth in the standings and missed the playoffs amid a challenging schedule against ASEAN rivals.[27][28] Throughout his ABL tenure, Wisnu served as a pivotal Indonesian import player, bridging domestic league experience with regional demands and providing on-court leadership for the all-star roster.[24]National team career
Regional tournaments
Arki Dikania Wisnu made his debut for the Indonesian national basketball team at the 2012 SEABA Cup in Thailand, where he emerged as a key starter, providing crucial scoring and assists to aid the team's qualification efforts for continental competitions.[29] In the tournament, he recorded a game-high 24 points for Indonesia against Thailand, highlighting his offensive capabilities as a small forward.[30] Indonesia ultimately earned the silver medal, falling to the Philippines 80-52 in the final. Between 2013 and 2016, Wisnu maintained consistent selection for the Indonesian national team in regional Southeast Asian qualifiers, emphasizing defensive plays and team-oriented contributions to build toward major events. His professional experience with Satria Muda in the NBL Indonesia during this period honed his skills for international duty. In the 2017 SEABA Championship, Wisnu assumed a prominent leadership role as team captain, averaging 9 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 3 assists over two games while guiding Indonesia's campaign.[1][31]SEA Games appearances
Arki Dikania Wisnu made his SEA Games debut at the 2015 edition in Singapore, where he contributed to Indonesia's silver medal finish after a narrow 72-64 loss to the Philippines in the final; he scored 10 points in the championship game alongside teammates Christian Sitepu and Sandy Febrianysah Kurniawan.[32] In the 2017 SEA Games held in Kuala Lumpur, Wisnu served as captain and played a leadership role in guiding Indonesia to another silver medal, though the team suffered a decisive 94-55 defeat to the Philippines in the final after advancing undefeated through group play and the semifinals.[33] Wisnu captained Indonesia to its historic first gold medal in men's basketball at the 2022 SEA Games in Hanoi, defeating the Philippines 85-81 in the final; his court vision and decision-making were instrumental in orchestrating the offense during the tournament.[34][35] At the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Wisnu continued in a veteran capacity, mentoring younger players as Indonesia secured bronze after falling to the Philippines 84-76 in the semifinals, with the Philippines winning gold against Cambodia in the final.[36] Throughout his SEA Games career, Wisnu's consistent presence has helped elevate Indonesian basketball's profile in the region, as highlighted in post-2022 analyses of the sport's growth.[8]Playing style and achievements
Playing style
Arki Dikania Wisnu, standing at 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m), primarily operates as a small forward but demonstrates exceptional position versatility, seamlessly transitioning to point guard duties when required, and has experience filling roles at power forward and even center due to his early training across all positions.[37][5] This adaptability allows him to contribute in multiple facets, including perimeter shooting, playmaking, and rebounding, making him a hybrid perimeter player who excels in both scoring and facilitating.[5] His strengths lie in a high basketball IQ that enables smart, efficient decision-making on the court, complemented by strong leadership as a long-time captain who mentors younger teammates and fosters team communication.[38][5] Wisnu's clutch scoring ability shines in high-pressure situations, as evidenced by his triple-double performance of 10 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds during the 2014–15 NBL Indonesia season, highlighting his all-around impact.[39] Additionally, his defensive tenacity is notable, often contributing through steals and positioning that disrupt opponents, reflecting a competitive mindset focused on poise and skill refinement.[5] Despite these attributes, Wisnu has faced occasional setbacks from injuries, such as a Lisfranc foot injury and shoulder issue during the 2016–17 season that lingered into 2017–18, causing him to miss significant games and limit his minutes upon return.[40] Early in his ASEAN Basketball League career with the Indonesia Warriors, he encountered challenges adapting to the league's faster pace, FIBA rules, language barriers, and intense tropical conditions, though he quickly adjusted to become a key contributor.[5] Over his career, Wisnu has evolved from a rookie scorer relying on American fundamentals honed at Baruch College to a veteran facilitator by the 2020s, blending disciplined playmaking with an intuitive feel for the game that incorporates Indonesian basketball's emphasis on team-oriented flair.[5] This growth is evident in his shift toward more efficient dribble-drive attacks and long-range shooting, prioritizing leadership and composure in critical moments like the 2021 SEA Games.[5]Awards and honors
Arki Dikania Wisnu earned the Rookie of the Year award in the National Basketball League (NBL) Indonesia for the 2011–12 season, recognizing his immediate impact as a debutant with Satria Muda Pertamina Jakarta, where he also secured the Sixth Man of the Year honor in the same campaign.[41] His contributions extended to winning the Finals MVP award in the NBL for both the 2011–12 and 2014–15 seasons, leading Satria Muda to championships in those years through standout performances in the postseason.[42] In the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL), Wisnu was named the league MVP for the 2016–17 season, highlighting his all-around dominance as a small forward and playmaker.[42] He further solidified his status with multiple All-Star selections, including four consecutive appearances from 2017 to 2020 and serving as a team captain in the 2025 IBL All-Star Game, underscoring his enduring influence in the league.[5][43] Wisnu's team accolades include NBL championships in 2011–12 and 2014–15 with Satria Muda, an ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) title in 2012 as a key member of the Indonesia Warriors, IBL championships in 2017–18, 2020–21, and 2021–22 with Satria Muda, and an IBL championship in 2025 with Dewa United Banten.[42][7] On the international stage, Wisnu has served as captain for the Indonesian national team in multiple Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), including the 2022 edition where Indonesia secured gold, elevating the country's basketball profile regionally.[5] He also captained the team in SEABA tournaments, such as the 2017 Championship, and his leadership has been instrumental in Indonesia's improved competitiveness in Southeast Asian basketball.[31] His versatile playing style, combining scoring, passing, and defensive tenacity, has directly enabled these award-winning contributions across domestic and international levels.Career statistics
NBL/IBL statistics
Arki Dikania Wisnu began his professional career in the National Basketball League (NBL) Indonesia as a rookie in the 2011–12 season with Satria Muda BritAma, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors after recording eight double-doubles across the regular season, showcasing his versatility as a small forward.[16] His early contributions helped Satria Muda secure the NBL championship that year, including a standout 17-point performance in the decisive Game 5 of the finals.[44] Over the subsequent seasons in the NBL and later in the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) following its inception in 2016, Wisnu's role evolved from a high-scoring perimeter threat to a seasoned playmaker and leader, with his scoring averages peaking in the early IBL years before settling into a more facilitative veteran role by the mid-2020s. By 2025, playing for Dewa United Banten, his per-game output reflected a reduced offensive load amid a deep roster, averaging 3.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 34 regular-season games.[2]Regular Season Statistics
The following table summarizes Wisnu's available regular-season averages in the NBL and IBL, highlighting his progression and key statistical contributions. Data is selective, focusing on seasons with verifiable per-game metrics.| Season | League | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | NBL | Satria Muda BritAma | - | - | - | - | - | Rookie year with 8 double-doubles; full averages unavailable.[16] |
| 2014–15 | NBL | Satria Muda BritAma | 31 | - | 8.2 | 5.3 | 3.8 | Total: 255 PTS, 163 REB, 119 AST.[45] |
| 2017–18 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 13 | 21.4 | 8.5 | 3.7 | 2.9 | Limited games due to injury.[46] |
| 2018–19 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 23 | 23.7 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -[46] |
| 2020 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 13 | 19.2 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 2.5 | -[46] |
| 2021 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 21 | 25.1 | 13.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | Peak scoring season.[46] |
| 2022 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 27 | 21.6 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 3.6 | Season average through semifinals.[47] |
| 2023 | IBL | Satria Muda Pertamina | 28 | 18.3 | 9.5 | 3.6 | 2.4 | -[46] |
| 2024 | IBL | Dewa United Banten | 33 | 17.0 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.5 | Transition to new team.[46] |
| 2025 | IBL | Dewa United Banten | 34 | 15.1 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 1.4 | Championship season.[2] |
Playoff Statistics
In the postseason, Wisnu has been instrumental in six championships across the NBL and IBL (2012, 2015 NBL; 2018, 2021, 2022, 2025 IBL), often elevating his performance in high-stakes series despite occasional injuries. In the 2015 NBL Finals with Satria Muda, he averaged 11.0 points and 6.0 rebounds over four games, shooting 40% from the field while adding 2.3 assists per game.[45] During the 2017–18 IBL Finals, hampered by injury, Wisnu still provided key contributions in limited minutes, helping secure the title with career-high three-point efficiency noted in league reports. In the 2021 IBL Finals Game 3, he recorded 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, anchoring Satria Muda's victory.[48] More recently, in the 2025 IBL playoffs with Dewa United, his averages dropped to 2.3 points and 0.8 rebounds over 9 games (10.7 MPG), reflecting his role as a guiding veteran in a championship run.[46] Cumulative playoff totals across verifiable seasons exceed 200 points and 100 rebounds, underscoring his impact in title-winning efforts.ABL statistics
Arki Dikania Wisnu appeared in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) for the Indonesia Warriors during the 2012–2013 and 2014 seasons, contributing to the team's regional efforts under international rules that emphasized faster pace and physicality compared to domestic play. His stints highlighted his adaptation to multi-national competition, where he served as a key small forward in limited but impactful roles. In 2012, Wisnu was instrumental in the Warriors' championship run, marking Indonesia's first ABL title and showcasing his versatility in high-stakes games.[5] During the 2014 regular season, Wisnu averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game across 8 appearances, starting 5 contests while logging 24.9 minutes on average; his shooting efficiency included 44.0% from the field, 28.0% from three-point range, and 31.0% from the free-throw line. The Warriors finished the season with a 4-14 record, failing to qualify for playoffs, but Wisnu's contributions demonstrated his growth in handling international defenses. For the 2012–2013 regular season, detailed per-game averages are not comprehensively documented in available records, though his role built toward the playoff success. In the 2012 playoffs, Wisnu played a supporting part in the Warriors' undefeated championship campaign, appearing in all 4 games with averages of 3.3 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.0 assists in 6.6 minutes per game, shooting 50.0% from the field and 100.0% from the free-throw line. Later playoff appearances were limited, with the team facing early elimination in subsequent years, including no postseason in 2014.Regular Season Averages
| Season | Team | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Indonesia Warriors | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | Indonesia Warriors | 8 | 24.9 | 9.2 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 44.0% | 28.0 | 31.0 |
Playoff Averages
| Season | Team | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Indonesia Warriors | 4 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 50.0% | 20.0 | 100.0 |
International statistics
Arki Dikania Wisnu has been a key figure for the Indonesian national basketball team since his debut in 2012, often captaining the side in FIBA-sanctioned regional and qualification events. His international statistics highlight his versatility as a small forward, with contributions in scoring, playmaking, and rebounding, though his role has shifted toward leadership and bench support in recent years. Data from FIBA events show consistent participation across Asia Cup and World Cup qualifiers, as well as the SEABA Championship.SEABA Championship (2017)
In the 2017 SEABA Championship, Wisnu appeared in 2 games for Indonesia, averaging 9.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage stood at 66.7% across limited attempts, with 1 block per game in one outing.[50]| Category | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averages | 2 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 71.4 |
FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Pre-Qualifiers
Wisnu played all 5 games in the 2021 Pre-Qualifiers, posting averages of 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 40.0% from the field overall. His performance underscored his playmaking ability in early qualification rounds.[51]| Category | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 2P% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averages | 5 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 40.0 | 45.5 | 20.0 | 75.0 |
FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers
During the main 2021 Qualifiers, Wisnu featured in 6 games, averaging 3.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, with a field goal percentage of 25.0%. His minutes were more limited as Indonesia faced tougher competition.[52]| Category | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 2P% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averages | 6 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 25.0 | 28.6 | 16.7 | 50.0 |
FIBA Asia Cup 2022 Qualifiers
In the 2022 Qualifiers, Wisnu logged 6 games, contributing 2.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game on 25.0% field goal shooting. He provided veteran presence in a challenging group.[53]| Category | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averages | 6 | 15.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 66.7 |
FIBA World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
Wisnu appeared in 2 games during the 2023 World Cup Asian Qualifiers, averaging 1.0 point and 2.5 rebounds, with 0.5 assists and a 20.0% field goal percentage in a reserve role.[54]| Category | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 2P% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Averages | 2 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 20.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | N/A |
