Education
Inaki graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 2002.
Inaki graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 2002.
Early career
Basauri first started playing rugby when he was 15 and was invited to a practice by his friend. Throughout High School, he played sevens rugby with the Maryland Exiles in the summer and varsity football in the fall. He played for the U-19 National Team at age 16 and vice-captained the United States of America U-19 Tour to France for the World Championships.
After the France U-19 World Championships, he was recruited by Massy to play for their U-21 Team.
Professional career
At 23, he played professionally for SU Agen in France and was the youngest starter of the team He also played in Italy for the L"Aquila Rugby club in the Super 10 competition.
Having previously played in France with California Lannemezan, SU Agen and California Perigueux Basauri returned with Tarbes in the Pro D2 where he made 47 appearances over three years. In July 2015 Basauri signed a contract with Stade Mantois of the Fédérale 2.
Basauri was also a member of the United States of America 2007 Rugby World Cup and 2011 Rugby World Cup squads.