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Miller scores career-high 26 points and James returns for Cincinnati; Bearcats roll Alabama State

Baba Miller had 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading Cincinnati to an 88-51 victory over Alabama State

DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Dominating the paint Miller closed with 26 points (11-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 88-51 victory over Alabama State.

Impact Miller continues to dominate the paint for the Bearcats, cleaning the glass for 14 boards while connecting on all 10 of his shots around the basket en route to a season-high 26 points. The senior big man from Mallorca also connected on his second triple of the season as Cincinnati rolled to the easy win. Miller missed two games at the end of November due to a lower body injury but has shown no lingering effects from the injury, recording three double doubles in four games since returning to the lineup. Since his return, he's averaging 15.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 62.2-percent from the floor across 29.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Cain scores 22 points and Georgia romps in the second half to beat Cincinnati 84-65

Blue Cain scored 22 points and Georgia blew away Cincinnati in the second half, beating the Bearcats 84-65 in the first game of a doubleheader in Atlanta

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Rips down 17 boards Miller contributed 10 points (3-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 17 rebounds, six assists and one block over 28 minutes during Friday's 79-74 loss to Xavier.

Impact Miller ripped down a career-high 17 boards in putting together his fifth double double of the season during the Bearcats' loss to their arch rival. The 6-foot-11 senior big man added a season-best six dimes to complete the big performance, making up for shooting a season-worst 25-percent on 12 shots from the floor. Miller missed a couple of games due to a lower body issue but has averaged 11.5 points and 14.0 boards in the two games since returning to the lineup. For the season, the transfer from Florida Atlantic has been a fantasy force, reaching double figures in rebounds during six of seven games played and is averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.9 blocks across 28.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller, Baba Miller, Kerr Kriisa/Tarleton State UC Bearcats coach Wes Miller, Baba Miller, Kerr Kriisa/Tarleton State win

DECEMBER 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Kriisa leads balance offense in sending Cincinnati past Tarleton State 76-58

Kerr Kriisa scored 20 points and Cincinnati distanced itself in the second half in beating Tarleton State 76-58

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Good to go Monday Miller (lower body) is available against Tarleton State on Monday, per Bearcats Talk.

Impact Miller was expected to be a true game-time call, and indeed, the forward will suit up and play. He missed the last two games for Cincinnati, but he'll return Monday night in another buy game for the Wildcats. Miller averages 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds this season.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Miller has missed the last two games for Cincinnati, but has a great shot to return Monday night against Tarleton State. It looks like a wait-and-see situation with the big man, with a final answer coming much closer to tip-off. The senior center is in the midst of a career year this far in 2025-2026, averaging 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Miller (lower body) didn't play in Wednesday's game against Eastern Michigan.

Impact This was Miller's second straight absence, and until he returns to the hardwood, Jalen Celestine is expected to fill his place in the starting lineup. Miller's next chance to play will come against Tarleton State on Monday, Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Status doubtful Miller (lower body) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Eastern Michigan, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Miller's updated status suggests he will sit out another game. He already sat out Monday's game against NJIT, and the Bearcats responded to his injury-related absence by starting Jalen Celestine, who struggled with zero makes and six misses in 11 minutes. It would not be surprising if they make Miller sit out another game but opt for a change in their starting frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Abaev's 20 points helps Cincinnati to lopsided win over NJIT 94-67

Freshman Shon Abaev scored a career-high 20 points and Moustapha Thiam recorded a double-double and Cincinnati beat NJIT 94-67

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Out Monday, considered day-to-day Miller (lower body) isn't available for Cincinnati's clash with NJIT on Monday, the team announced.

Impact Miller is apparently day-to-day, so the starting forward's injury -- at least at the moment -- isn't considered too serious. Through five games, Miller has gotten off to an excellent start, averaging 14.4 points and 10.0 rebounds. His next chance to play will come against Eastern Michigan on Nov. 26.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Baba Miller's double-double helps Cincinnati defeat Mount St. Mary's Day Day Thomas scored 16 points to lead Cincinnati to a 72-55 second-half comeback win over visiting Mount St.Mary's on Sunday.Baba Miller h...

NOVEMBER 17 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Thomas scores 16, Miller and Thiam have double-doubles; Cincinnati beats Mount St. Mary's

Day Day Thomas had 16 points, Baba Miller and Moustapha Thiam each had a double-double, and Cincinnati pulled away in the second half to beat Mount St. Mary’s 72-55

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Dominates down low Miller ended Sunday's 72-55 win over Mount St. Mary's with 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and three steals across 33 minutes.

Impact Miller made his presence felt on both ends of the floor, recording his third double double of the season while swiping three and turning away four shots. The sophomore center joined fellow big man Moustapha Thiam in dominating down low as the two combined for 26 points, 21 rebounds, eight blocks and five steals. Through four games, Miller has reached double figures in rebounding in each game, averaging 15.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals across 29.5 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas leads with 20 points, Cincinnati never trails in 74-62 win over Dayton

Day Day Thomas scored a team-high 20 points, Shon Abaev added 14 points, and Cincinnati never trailed as they defeated Dayton 74-62 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Baba Miller has big night as Cincinnati fends off Georgia State Baba Miller scored 24 points and took 11 rebounds and Day Day Thomas added 12 points to lead host Cincinnati to a 74-64 win over Georgia Sta...

NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Baba Miller earns double-double in second straight game as Cincinnati beats Georgia State 74-64

Baba Miller had a double-double, and Day Day Thomas added 12 points in Cincinnati’s 74-64 win over Georgia State on Friday night

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Puts together another gem Miller totaled 24 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Friday's 74-64 victory over Georgia State.

Impact Miller followed up his opening night gem by putting together an even better performance Friday, connecting on all but one shot from the field while adding 11 boards and three blocks. The senior transfer from FAU is shooting 15-18 (83.3-percent) on the young season while posting a double double in each of his first two performances with the Bearcats.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trio helps Cincinnati cruise to 94-63 victory over Western Carolina in season opener

Baba Miller, Mustapha Thiam and freshman Shon Abaev all finished with 18 points to guide Cincinnati to a 94-63 victory over Western Carolina in a season opener

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Double-double in team debut Miller supplied 18 points (7-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Monday's 94-63 win over Western Carolina.

Impact The senior transfer from FAU matched fellow newcomers Moustapha Thiam and Shon Abaev for the team lead in scoring. Miller needed only 24 minutes to record a double-double in his debut with the Bearcats after posting five-such efforts last season with the Owls. Cincinnati's fortunes this season will ride heavily with Miller, who along with Thiam is expected to form one of the top front-court tandems in the Big 12 this season.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball adds 6-foot-11 Baba Miller from FAU in portal Cincinnati Bearcats basketball has added 6-foot-11 forward Baba Miller from FAU to the fold for the 2025-26 season.

MAY 15 • CINCINNATI.COM

Heading to Cincy Miller has committed to paly for Cincinnati for the 2025-26 season, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Miller will join the Bearcats following a single season with Florida Atlantic. The 6-foot-11 big man was an impact player for the Owls this past season, averaging 11.3 points and seven rebounds per game across 34 appearances. The former Florida State transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Cincinnati.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Miller will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors enter the transfer portal to maximize their senior year of collegiate eligibility. Miller is no exception, especially after he logged double-digit points per game, his career best.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte 49ers fall to FAU in second round of AAC Tournament, bring season to a close After scoring their first conference tournament victory in nine years Wednesday, the Charlotte 49ers couldn’t keep their season alive agains...

MARCH 13 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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