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Clemson blows most of 27-point lead before holding off Cincinnati 68-65 at Greenville Invite

Dillon Hunter made two free throws with three seconds left and Clemson held off Cincinnati 68-65 at the Greenville Winter Invitational after watching almost all of a 27-point lead...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Clemson Basketball Survives in Greenville, Defeats Cincinnati in Nail-Biter The Clemson men’s basketball team would go all the way until the final buzzer, surviving the Cincinnati Bearcats by a score of 68-65 at the...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Tyler McKinley - Held out Sunday McKinley (lower body) did not play during Sunday's 68-65 loss to Clemson.

Impact McKinley was previously listed as a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup but was unable to suit up against the Tigers, marking his second straight absence due to a lower body injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged two points and 3.2 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game across 10 contests for the Bearcats this season. His next chance to return will come against Lipscomb on December 29.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler McKinley - In uniform, GTD McKinley (lower body) is in uniform but considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Clemson, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McKinley missed Cincinnati's most recent contest due to a lower body injury, and he'll be a game-time call Sunday. He's averaging 2.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.2 minutes per game this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Rodriguez - Won't play Sunday Rodriguez isn't in uniform for Sunday's game against Clemson for undisclosed reasons, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Rodriguez will be absent for Sunday's matchup against Clemson for unknown reasons. His next chance to play will come Dec. 29 against Lipscomb. He's averaging 3.1 points and 1.3 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clemson Tigers and the Cincinnati Bearcats square off in Greenville, South Carolina

The Clemson Tigers take on the Cincinnati Bearcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Washington visits Heimbrodt and Seattle U

Seattle U hosts the Washington Huskies after Will Heimbrodt scored 20 points in Seattle U's 79-78 victory over the UC Davis Aggies

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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

Wes Miller Discusses Jizzle James 2025-26 Season Debut Against Alabama State James did not play in the first 10 games and was just reinstated to the roster.

DECEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Baba Miller - 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

Jizzle James - Scores 16 in return James supplied 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 88-51 victory over Alabama State.

Impact The Bearcats were waiting for the return of James, and the star guard didn't disappoint with a strong stat line despite logging only 20 minutes. James should see steady minutes now that he's healthy, and it wouldn't be surprising if he moves back into a starting role in the near future.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler McKinley - Ruled out Wendesday McKinley (lower body) won't play Wednesday night against Alabama State, the program announced.

Impact McKinley is reportedly day-to-day and will continue to be evaluated for the Bearcats. The issue doesn't appear to be all that serious, but the freshman forward, who averages 2.0 points and 3.0 rebounds, is set to miss an unspecified amount of time.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jizzle James - Set to return vs. Alabama State James (personal) is set to return against Alabama State on Wednesday, per Neil Meyer of Front Office News.

Impact James has yet to play this season as he's dealt with a personal matter, but the guard appears slated to return against Alabama State in the Bearcats' penultimate out-of-conference game. Last season, James averaged 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, and should immediately resume his role as a difference maker on the court for Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Welcoming Back Jizzle James To Roster Replacing International Player Cincinnati gets a boost to its backcourt.

DECEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Cincinnati hosts Anderson and Alabama State

Alabama State plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Asjon Anderson scored 23 points in the Hornets' 85-77 loss to the Missouri Tigers

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Seattle U visits UC Davis after Christofilis' 20-point game

Seattle U visits the UC Davis Aggies after John Christofilis scored 20 points in the Redhawks' 115-60 win over the Warner Pacific Knights

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Portland visits Oregon following Shelstad's 21-point showing

Oregon plays the Portland Pilots after Jackson Shelstad scored 21 points in Oregon's 104-62 victory over the UC Davis Aggies

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Jizzle James - Added to Cincinnati roster James (personal) is part of Cincinnati's roster again, The Field of 68 reports.

Impact It has been almost four months since Cincinnati dismissed James from the team's basketball program for undisclosed reasons. About a month and a half into the 2025-26 Bearcats' regular season, they have added him back to their roster, with the reasons for his dismissal and return both unknown. Regardless, James adds guard depth to a Cincinnati side the only Big 12 Conference team with less than seven wins this season. During his 2024-25 season with UC, he logged 35 games (all starts) with 12.7 points, 3.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers made per game. According to Neil Meyer of The Front Office News, room was available for James with the team unable to clear Lucas Atauri for its roster. Now, the question is when exactly James will make his 2025-26 debut, with his first opportunity scheduled for Wednesday against Alabama State.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Christofilis leads Seattle U against UC Davis after 20-point showing

Seattle U faces the UC Davis Aggies after John Christofilis scored 20 points in the Redhawks' 115-60 win against the Warner Pacific Knights

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Hall scores 22 points, Pettiford adds 20 and No. 21 Auburn holds off Chattanooga 92-78

Keyshawn Hall scored 22 points and No. 21 Auburn took advantage of a respite in its brutal schedule to beat Chattanooga 92-78

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

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

Georgia vs Cincinnati Men's Basketball: Dawgs Stay Hot Blue Cain had a career game as the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 84-65. The Bulldogs found themselves down for most of t...

DECEMBER 13 • SI.COM

Moustapha Thiam - Near double-double in loss Thiam logged 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and nine rebounds over 21 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Georgia.

Impact Thiam recorded a four-game high of 11 points in the loss to the Bulldogs, and he almost paired with a double-double. The 7-foot-2 sophomore is now averaging 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game this season. He'll look to stay solid on the offensive side of the ball this upcoming Wednesday against Alabama State.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson leads UC Riverside against No. 10 BYU after 28-point game

UC Riverside plays the No. 10 BYU Cougars after Andrew Henderson scored 28 points in the Highlanders' 88-84 win over the Cal Poly Mustangs

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Georgia Bulldogs and the Cincinnati Bearcats square off in Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs play the Cincinnati Bearcats at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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Clemson blows most of 27-point lead before holding off Cincinnati 68-65 at Greenville Invite

Clemson Tigers and the Cincinnati Bearcats square off in Greenville, South Carolina

Washington visits Heimbrodt and Seattle U

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

Cincinnati hosts Anderson and Alabama State

Seattle U visits UC Davis after Christofilis' 20-point game

Portland visits Oregon following Shelstad's 21-point showing

Christofilis leads Seattle U against UC Davis after 20-point showing

Hall scores 22 points, Pettiford adds 20 and No. 21 Auburn holds off Chattanooga 92-78

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

Henderson leads UC Riverside against No. 10 BYU after 28-point game

Georgia Bulldogs and the Cincinnati Bearcats square off in Atlanta, Georgia