Mekhi Lowery brings size, rebounds, and two-way versatility to UIC
In the 2025-26 season, Mekhi Lowery has emerged as a high-impact glue piece for UIC: he was named MVC Newcomer of the Week after averaging 14.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists on 70.6% shooting across the Boardwalk Battle[1]. At 6-foot-7, he gives the Flames a long, physical guard/forward who can defend multiple spots, rebound like a forward, and facilitate enough to punish closeouts[1][4]. He’s a strong fit for teams that value winning plays, toughness, and lineup flexibility over pure ball-dominance[4].
