UIC Forward Building Ball-Handling Skills with High-Intensity Drive
Deon Ejim, a 6'6" Canadian forward from Toronto, is distinguished by his relentless work ethic and family legacy in basketball, including his sister Yvonne Ejim (Gonzaga). While his 2020-21 UIC stats show modest averages (2.5 PPG, 2.6 RPG), his differentiator is his intense off-season focus on improving ball-handling and shooting ahead of the next season, signaling growth beyond raw numbers. He redshirted in 2018-19, played 11 games in 2020-21, and later moved to Lewis University (NCAA DII) before joining the CEBL with Calgary Surge. His personality traits—dedication, coachability, and community leadership via the Ball For Kenny Foundation—make him a high-fit teammate for teams valuing intensity and character over flash. No major injury history is reported, and his intensity level is consistently high, making him a reliable, developing asset for any competitive roster.
