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TCU Basketball: Know Your Foe - Cincinnati's Viktor Lakhin

Originally posted on FanNation Killer Frogs
By Nathan Cross | Last updated 1/14/24

The Cincinnati Bearcats will host the TCU Horned Frogs on Tuesday, January 16. TCU is coming off two Top-Ten wins against the Oklahoma Sooners and the Houston Cougars. TCU has shown they have what it takes to beat some of the best teams in the nation. The game is at 6 p.m. CT and can be seen on the Big 12 Now on ESPN+. It's the season's fourth Big 12 conference game for both teams. TCU is 2-1 in the Big 12, while Cincinnati is 1-2.

Cincinnati Forward- #30 Viktor Lakhin

Cincinnati is a very talented team, and can hang with almost any team out there. The key to most of their success comes from Viktor Lakhin. The tall forward leads the team in average points, rebounds, and blocks. The Bearcats' big man stands 6'11'' and 240 lbs. The Horned Frogs are no stranger to tall players as they have already experienced and played a lot of big players. However, the junior has been an impact player for this Cincinnati team and will continue to be their biggest player. Lakhin is a true two-way player who can score and play defense.

He has gotten better and more efficient each season. He is averaging two more points per game this season than last. Lakhin has also spent more minutes on the court this season, and has started in each of their games this season. He is a great rebounder and helps the offense move around. Larkin can also shoot from anywhere on the court, including some three-point shots. However, he is most successful around the rim. TCU will need to box him out and slow him down if they want to be successful in this matchup.