2020 class Russian big man Viktor Lakhin (‘01) has committed to Cincinnati, per sources.
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One of the top available bigs in his class, Lakhin is a product of CSKA Moscow’s youth program, and averaged 9.8 points, 7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks at 2019 FIBA U18 Euro Div. A Championship pic.twitter.com/Uuz5yQ5INO
The question was Bearcats going to add a player Prince Toyambi transferred out, Monday morning #BearcatNation got their answer as Russian big man Viktor Lakhin. Lakhin stands 6’10” and weighs 218 pounds. It’s nothing wrong with landing a skilled big man late in the 2020-21 class cycle.
The big man will join Tari Eason, Mike Saunders, Jr., Gabe Madsen, Mason Madsen, (transfer) David DeJulius and (grad transfer) Rapolas Ivanauskas as members of the 2020-21 class.
Per GoBearcats:
Viktor Lakhin (pronounced LOCK-in), a 6-foot-10, 218-pound forward from Anapa, Russia, has joined the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball program, head coach John Brannen announced Monday. Lakhin will have four seasons of eligibility with the Bearcats beginning with the 2020-21 campaign.
“I am excited to formally welcome Viktor to the Bearcats Family,” Brannen said. “Viktor brings great competitive experience having represented the Russian U-18 National Team and having played at varying levels for the distinguished CSKA Club. He has an excellent combination of size, skill, and athleticism. His versatility will be an asset.”
Lakhin averaged 9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 47.2 percent from the field at the 2019 FIBA Under 18 European Championship where he helped guide the Russians to a sixth-place finish. Lakhin has seen action the past four seasons as a member of the CSKA-2 Moscow club team. As a junior playing in the U-21 Youth Championship, Lakhin averaged 12.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 47.2 percent from the field in 12 games.
