Viktor Lakhin

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Viktor Lakhin
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Personal information
Born (2001-07-30) July 30, 2001 (age 23)
Anapa, Russia
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft 2025: undrafted
Position Center

Viktor Lakhin is a Russian basketball player. He played college basketball for the Clemson Tigers and the Cincinnati Bearcats.

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Early life and high school

Lakhin was born in Russia, where he spent his youth years playing for the Russian U-18 National Team where he averaged 9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds while shooting 47.2 percent from the field. Ultimately, he decided to move to the United States to play college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats over other offers from Colorado, Colorado State, Ole Miss, St. John’s, Utah State, and Wake Forest. [1]

College career

Cincinnati

During his true freshman season in 2020-21, he missed the entirety of the season with a knee injury. [2] On December 5, 2021, Lakhin totaled 13 points and 11 rebounds in a victory over Bryant. [3] He finished the 2021-22 season, appearing in 29 games, where he averaged 4.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. [2] During the 2022-23 season, Lakhin averaged 11.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. [4] On November 12, 2023, Lakhin put up 26 points and 11 rebounds in a 85-73 victory versus Eastern Washington. [5] In the 2023-24 season, he played in 29 games, where he averaged 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. [4] After the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Lakhin decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

Clemson

Lakhin transferred to play for the Clemson Tigers. [4] On February 8, 2025, he recorded 22 points in an upset win versus Duke. [7] In the first round of the 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, he recorded six points and ten rebounds before fouling out in a loss against McNeese. [8] He finished his final collegiate season in 2024-25, playing in 34 games with 33 starts, averaging 11.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.5 blocks per game. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Clark, Dave. "Viktor Lakhin, forward from Russia, signs with Cincinnati Bearcats basketball". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Jenkins, Keith. "'I'm a Bearcat to the death': Viktor Lakhin pledges allegiance to Cincinnati program". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jenkins, Keith. "'I'm so proud of Vik': UC's Viktor Lakhin is finding success after 'difficult' first year". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Carter, Derrian. "Clemson basketball, Brad Brownell land Cincinnati transfer forward Viktor Lakhin". Greenville Online. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Brennan, Pat. "UC Bearcats' Viktor Lakhin notches double-double in 85-73 win vs. EWU". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  6. ↑ Dietz, Matthew. "Cincinnati Bearcats forward Viktor Lakhin announces departure from UC". WLWT.com. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  7. ↑ Blau, Jon. "Here is the 'crazy' story of the Russian big man who helped Clemson conquer Tobacco Road". Post and Courier. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  8. ↑ Carter, Derrian. "What Clemson basketball said about Viktor Lakhin's technical foul in March Madness". Greenville Online. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ Lentz, Zach. "Clemson's Lakhin: Injury Curveball Can't Erase NBA Draft Buzz". Athlon Sports. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
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