Watch: Kalu Ezikpe On Overcoming Early Struggles, Post Moves, Team Chemistry, And More

Ezikpe is picking up the slack with Viktor Lakhin out due to injury.

CINCINNATI — UC forward Kalu Ezikpe has stepped up in the wake of Viktor Lakhin's injury absence.

We caught up with the Old Dominion transfer before practice this week and discussed his rollercoaster 2022-23 season.

Things are on a major upswing right now, as Ezikpe's playing time and impact keep increasing. Check him out describing his resolve through the early struggles, scoring his 1,000th career point, a love for drawing, and more.

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