Richard Lesko brings veteran, efficient frontcourt depth to UIC
In the 2025-26 season, Richard Lesko was a low-usage but dependable UIC forward, averaging 2.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and shooting 39.2% from the field, which points to a role player who does the dirty work rather than chase touches[1]. His calling card is positional size and experience, and UIC has leaned on him in spurts for energy and rebounding, including a double-double effort in an exhibition showing that hints at usable hustle-value when he’s engaged[4][5]. He looks like a fit for teams needing a mature, steady frontcourt piece more than a featured scorer[1][4].
