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Four-star guard Kam Mercer has pledged to the University of Cincinnati, reclassifying to the 2027 recruiting cycle and joining a program that aims to become the top team in the Buckeye State.
Five-star guard Kam Mercer flips from the 2028 to the 2027 class, becoming the highest-rated recruit ever to choose Cincinnati and signaling a new era for the program.
A look at the stats, honors and recruitment landscape surrounding one of Ohio’s top basketball prospects.
Isaiah Mack-Russell, a junior standout from Winton Woods, has secured a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati after a breakout season filled with record-setting performances and significant interest from top programs.
Josh Tyson, a top Ohio recruit in the class of 2027, toured the University of Cincinnati, praising Coach Jerrod Calhoun and drawing crowds of nearly 8,000, while keeping his decision timeline open until August.
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.
Bryce Mella, a standout high school player from Utah, has pledged to the University of Utah men's basketball program, planning to enroll after completing a two‑year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑Day Saints.
Cincinnati Bearcats secure the services of 6‑foot‑11 center Deshaun "Shaun" Vaden, a two‑year eligible defensive standout, as they look to reinforce their frontcourt. Meanwhile, ex‑Bearcats big man Halvine Dzellat transfers to Seattle University, marking a shift in the mid‑west landscape.
Cincinnati Bearcats welcome junior Deshaun Vaden, the Ohio Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, who will bolster the team’s frontcourt with his length and shot‑blocking prowess.
Forward Deshaun Vaden has signed with the University of Cincinnati, bringing two years of eligibility and a strong shot‑blocking presence to the program.
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.
Andrew Bittle, a 2025 graduate of the University of Illinois, has been appointed video coordinator for the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team, bringing a stint that included a Final Four run and extensive scouting analytics.
Transfer forward Myles Colvin joins the Cincinnati Bearcats, bringing a mix of offensive firepower and defensive grit, as the program seeks to rebound from a low‑scoring season under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun.