Resilient Ukrainian Forward with Proven Mid-Major Grit
George Maslennikov, a 6-10, 240-pound graduate student forward for Canisius Golden Griffins, flashed upside in 2022-23 with career highs of 14 points vs. Siena (1/15/23) and 8 rebounds vs. Mount St. Mary's (1/2/23), showcasing his scoring touch from deep and rim protection from high school (13.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 2.0 BPG senior year). A 2-star recruit (247Sports rating 70) hailing from Odesa, Ukraine, he's voiced powerfully on the 2022 invasion, bringing intense leadership and toughness to the court—perfect depth big for teams needing versatile, battle-tested frontcourt energy without high-maintenance drama.
