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The Cincinnati Bearcats finished near the bottom of the nation in bench scoring last season. Freshman Eric Mahaffey, a standout from Akron, arrives with strong shooting numbers and a MAC Tournament title, hoping to elevate the team's second‑unit performance.
Former Illinois State assistant Jason Slay brings a decorated coaching résumé to the Cincinnati Bearcats, where he will help shape a new era of play.
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.
The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.
The 2026 slate divides Kansas’ opponents into three distinct groups, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.
The conference released home and away designations on Tuesday, highlighting a favorable slate for the Bearcats and outlining their toughest road tests, including trips to Iowa State and BYU.
The Cincinnati Bearcats have finalized their conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, confronting a roster of traditional powerhouses while Coach Jerrod Calhoun sharpens the team’s focus on a tournament comeback.
The University of Cincinnati has released its conference slate for the upcoming season, confirming a blend of home and road matchups that will test the Bearcats against several Big 12 powerhouses.
Kam Mercer, a top-ranked guard from Princeton High School, has been selected for the USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team training camp, highlighting his rise, commitment to Cincinnati, and the team's historic dominance ahead of the Istanbul World Cup.
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.
Newly hired Casey Alexander brings a winning pedigree and a fresh roster to Kansas State, as the program navigates a major transition amid high expectations.
The Bulldogs will travel to Orlando for the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, where they’ll face North Carolina and Georgia Tech, while several rival programs undergo notable coaching changes.
Veteran analyst Jason Williams explains why his criticism of former University of Cincinnati coach Bob Huggins remains unchanged, even as the program moves forward under Jerrod Calhoun, and shares insights into the relationships that have shaped his perspective.
Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Knicks and Cavaliers in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers trailed at halftime.
Five‑star guard Kam Mercer pledges to the Cincinnati Bearcats, reclassifying to the 2027 class and bringing elite talent to the program.
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.