VIKTOR LAKHIN NEWS

Fills stat sheet Tuesday Lakhin produced 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 75-62 victory over Eastern Kentucky.

Impact Lakhin co-led the Tigers in scoring in this one with Chase Hunter. Points aside, Lakhin was able to record at least two tallies in each of the five major categories, so he made his presence felt on both ends of the court. It's still early in the season, but his averages of 13.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game are promising for the Tigers' starting center.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 9 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Viktor Lakhin Announces Departure From Cincinnati The 6'11" Russia import spent four seasons with the Bearcats.

APRIL 2 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Lakhin has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, JT Smith of The Front Office News reports.

Impact Lakhin will enter the transfer portal after playing three seasons with the Bearcats. The 6-foot-11 center averaged 9.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 17 assists on 21.6 minutes across 29 games (24 starts) during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday Lahkin (ankle) didn't play in Tuesday's 90-85 win over West Virginia.

Impact This was Lahkin's third straight absence despite the fact he was dressed for the game, and even though he might not be ready to play, he seems to be trending in the right direction. It remains to be seen if he'll able to face Kansas on Wednesday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be out Tuesday Lakhin (ankle) is expected to be out for Cincinnati's game Tuesday against West Virginia, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Lakhin expected to be out Tuesday likely pushes Dan Skillings or Ody Oguama into Cincinnati's starting lineup against West Virginia. Assuming the Lakhin absence goes through, he will have to hope Cincinnati defeats WVU and moves on to face Kansas on Wednesday. Otherwise, his 2023-24 season ends prematurely without him having participated in a tournament game.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Lakhin is part of Cincinnati's starting lineup Saturday against Kansas State.

Impact Daniel Skillings (hip) is out Saturday due to a hip injury. So in place of him, Cincinnati's team has Lakhin part of its starting lineup. Across his games started so far this season, he has averaged 10.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, establishing himself as one of the Big 12's best big men when given the rub to shine.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Lakhin isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Central Florida.

Impact Daniel Skillings will replace Lakhin in the starting five Saturday. This move isn't particularly surprising, as Lakhin has failed to score in three of his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Lakhin (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game against West Virginia, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lakhin missed the previous game with an illness, but he will return to action on Wednesday to try to help the Bearcats pick up a road win in the Big 12. Lakhin has had a productive season averaging 12.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play at West Virginia Lakhin (illness) is expected to play Wednesday night when Cincinnati takes on West Virginia, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lakhin missed the Bearcats' win over UCF last Saturday with an illness, but it appears the center will be ready for the Mountaineers. The big man had started every game for Cincinnati this season prior to missing the win over UCF, and should be inserted back into the starting lineup immediately. Lakhin is averaging 12.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Lakhin scores 18 points to help Cincinnati cruise past Merrimack 65-49

Viktor Lakhin scored 18 points to lead Cincinnati to a 65-49 victory over Merrimack

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues stellar play Lakhin ended Sunday's 99-62 win over FGCU with 19 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes.

Impact Lakhin ended up just one rebound shy of a double double and posted season highs in assists (6) and field goal percentage (80%). The junior center from Russia has performed like a star this season for the Bearcats. In his last five games, Lakhin is averaging 18.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks in 27 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakhin helps Cincinnati stay unbeaten with 86-81 victory over Howard in OT

Viktor Lakhin scored six of his 19 points in overtime and unbeaten Cincinnati rallied last in an 86-81 victory over Howard

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cincinnati demolishes Georgia Tech behind sharp-shooter Lakhin's 15 points in 89-54 win

Viktor Lakhin scored 15 points and John Newman III scored 12 points and Cincinnati routed Georgia Tech 89-54

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect from the floor Lakhin ended Sunday's 97-74 win over SMU with eight points (4-4 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes.

Impact Lakhin entered off the bench due to the Bearcats senior day, but ended up playing his usual minutes in Sunday's blowout. The sophomore big man Lakhin finished Sunday's game having not missed a shot in two straight games, combining for a perfect 7-7 from the field. Lakhin leads the team in rebounding, averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, which is also the seventh highest in the conference.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points Lakhin produced 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 88-83 OT victory over Temple.

Impact Despite being limited to under 20 minutes, Lakhin still logged a double-digit tally of points. He is expected to receive more playing time across future Cincinnati games, and the scoring should also increase. Lakhin averaged 14.2 points across his five games started from Jan. 22 to Feb. 7, a span including the matchup when he suffered the ankle injury that forced him out.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Lakhin (ankle) is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Temple, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lakhin will rejoin the starting lineup after missing the previous three games with a right ankle injury. He will likely replace Kalu Ezikpe in the starting unit Thursday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up against Temple Lakhin (ankle) is dressed in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's game versus Temple, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lakhin appears likely to play Wednesday after missing the previous three games with an ankle injury. The sophomore big man has started in all 25 of his appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for Wednesday Lakhin (ankle) will look to make his return during Wednesday's matchup with Temple, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lakhin, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is probable for Wednesday's game against Temple. The 6-foot-11 sophomore has started in 25 games this season, logging 12.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks on 23.5 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Central Florida Lakhin (ankle) did not play during the Bearcats' 73-71 win Sunday at Central Florida.

Impact Lakhin sat out mid-February games thrice because of his injured ankle. Currently, the Bearcats are scheduled to host Temple on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Sunday Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller said Lakhin (ankle) will be a game-time call for Sunday's contest at UCF, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Sunday's game tips off at 12 p.m. ET, so official word on Lakhin's status may not arrive until the Bearcats hold their pregame warmups. Lakhin, who has started in all 25 of his appearances this season and averages 12.5 points, 7.2 boards, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 23.5 minutes per game, has missed Cincinnati's last two contests with the right ankle injury.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Lakhin (ankle) isn't expected to play Wednesday night, per Justin Williams of The Athletic.

Impact Lakhin tweaked his ankle against Tulane and missed Cincinnati's last game against South Florida, and it doesn't appear the big man will be available Wednesday night. The starting center is putting up 12.5 points and 7.2 rebounds on the season. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Central Florida.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Lakhin (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against East Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Lakhin, who missed Saturday's matchup versus South Florida as a result of an ankle injury, is now at risk of missing back-to-back contests due to the same concern. The 6-foot-11 center currently leads the Bearcats in rebounds (7.2), steals (1.2) and blocks (1.2) per game, so his absence would be a tough blow for Cincinnati if he's eventually unable to gain medical clearance prior to Wednesday's tip off.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Lakhin (ankle) is not warming up pregame and will not play in Saturday's game against South Florida, Justin Williams of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lakhin left Tuesday's 101-94 overtime loss to Tulane with an apparent right ankle injury, which had him moving around on crutches postgame. Therefore, it's no surprise that the 6-foot-11 sophomore will miss the Bearcats' following game Saturday. Lakhin has averaged 12.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across his 25 starts this season, and his next chance to play will come Wednesday at East Carolina. In Lakhin's absence, 6-foot-9 senior Ody Oguama will likely see increased playing time and usage Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE