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The University of Cincinnati’s basketball program is entering a pivotal phase as third‑week summer workouts under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun take shape, emphasizing unity and teamwork while preparing for an August trip to the Bahamas.
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.
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.
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.