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From first-year tragedies to career highs: Junior forward Richard Nweke reflects on his path back to the court

Nweke described his resilience in the face of adversity both on and off the court after a season-ending injury stopped his Columbia debut.

By Lynn Fu / Staff Photographer

Junior forward Richard Nweke scored a career high of 13 points against Penn State Abington on Dec. 31, 2025.

By Emily Michaelsen • January 20, 2026 at 4:58 AM

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