The Cincinnati Bearcats entered the previous season ranked No. 221 nationally in scoring offense, averaging just 73.1 points per game, a figure that left the program well short of its historic standards.
A Fresh Coaching Landscape
Adding to the challenge, new head coach Jerrod Calhoun will inherit a roster that loses every player who averaged 10+ points from last season, forcing the staff to rely heavily on newcomers and transfers.
Among those newcomers is Myles Colvin, a 6‑foot‑5 small forward who arrived on campus after a stint at Wake Forest and a prior commitment to Purdue, where he was originally rated as a four‑star prospect.
Myles Colvin’s Journey
Colvin’s college career has been marked by flashes of brilliance, most notably a 32‑point outburst that helped Wake Forest to an 88‑83 victory over Syracuse, and a season average of 11.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and a 40.3% field‑goal percentage, including 36% from three‑point range.
His defensive instincts are reflected in a 1.2 steals per game average, while his rebounding numbers should bolster a team that ranked No. 60 in the nation with 37.3 rebounds per game last season.
Statistical Snapshot and Concerns
According to John Hollinger’s Game Score metric he posted an average of 8.3, but his last seven games ranged from a high of 30.4 to a low of -1.3, underscoring the inconsistency that could prove costly.
Coach Calhoun believes Colvin’s ability to play larger than his listed size on both ends of the floor gives the Bearcats a versatile weapon, and the program hopes that stability will translate into a more competitive offense this year.