Jerrod Calhoun Forges Cincinnati Bearcats’ First Transfer-Heavy Roster
Head coach Jerrod Calhoun is shaping a 13‑player transfer squad, drawing on former Utah State standouts and community ties to build a competitive unit for the upcoming season.
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Head coach Jerrod Calhoun is shaping a 13‑player transfer squad, drawing on former Utah State standouts and community ties to build a competitive unit for the upcoming season.

A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.

Eight players have left Georgia Tech following the dismissal of head coach Damon Stoudamire, paving the way for fresh talent and a new coaching direction.

Akai Fleming, a 6‑4 shooting guard ranked No. 101 in the 2025 class, is set to bolster Cincinnati’s roster after a freshman season that saw him average 10.4 points and shoot 37.3% from the field.

Freshman guard Akai Fleming joins the Cincinnati Bearcats, bringing ACC experience and high‑ranked shooting talent, as coach Jerrod Calhoun envisions a revitalized roster.