Cincinnati Bearcats News

Jizzle James - Can't get going in win James recorded five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Saturday's 84-68 victory over Kansas.

Impact While the Bearcats absolutely dominated the Jayhawks in the weekend matchup, James couldn't quite get going when it was all said and done. The junior guard logged his worst field-goal percentage since Jan. 21, and he also couldn't get hot from beyond the arc. He'll look to bounce back this Tuesday at Texas Tech.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Did Kansas Not 'Respect' Cincinnati Before Upset Loss? Bill Self Isn't Buying It The Jayhawks' 16-point loss to the Bearcats was its largest home defeat to an unranked opponent in the Bill Self era.

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Cincinnati Hands No. 8 Kansas 1st Home Loss to Unranked Team This Season

Cincinnati stuns No. 8 Kansas with 84-68 upset in Phog Allen Fieldhouse.

21 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Cincinnati Hands No. 8 Kansas 1st Home Loss to Unranked Team This Season

Baba Miller - Shows off diversified arsenal Miller accumulated 18 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Saturday's 84-68 win over Kansas.

Impact Miller continues to show off a diverse offensive skillset, shooting 6-for-8 from the floor and a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, scoring 18 points while also dishing out a season-high eight assists during Cincinnati's impressive win in Lawrence. Miller also added seven boards and two steals but it's his recent work as a ball distributor that has helped Cincinnati to a four-game winning streak. The passing element is not completely out of nowhere as the 6-foot-11 senior had an 11-assist performance last season but he's experienced his best continued success in that category over the past four games, averaging 5.8 assists during that stretch to go along with 16.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks while connecting on 57.1-percent of his shot attempts and connecting on 62.5-percent from deep.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moustapha Thiam - Pours in career-high 28 points Thiam finished Saturday's 84-68 win over Kansas with 28 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes.

Impact Thiam went off for a career-high 28 points as the Bearcats rolled to their seventh and most impressive conference win by taking down the Jayhawks in Lawrence. The 7-foot-2 sophomore, who also added eight boards, showed off more than an ability to dominate the paint as he connected on a season-best two triples while also hoisting up a season-high five shots from beyond the arc. Thiam had played limited minutes against Houston on Jan 31, then went on to miss two of three for undisclosed reasons, but otherwise is playing his best basketball of the season. In the last three games in which he has played, Thiam is averaging 19.3 points, 8.3 boards and 1.7 blocks.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shon Abaev - Officially out at KU Abaev (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Kansas.

Impact Abaev will be sidelined for yet another game as he works back from an ankle injury. The freshman guard's next shot to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday at Texas Tech. He's averaged eight points and three rebounds per game for Cincinnati in 20 games this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shon Abaev - Doubtful to play Saturday Abaev (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Kansas.

Impact Abaev is hopeful to return to the hardwood this season, and the doubtful tag gives him a chance to do so Saturday. He hasn't played since Jan. 24, but if he does, he's likely to play off the bench -- as he has most of the season and exclusively since Dec. 29.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kerr Kriisa - Cleared to return Kriisa (shoulder) will be available for Saturday's game against Kansas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Kriisa, who has missed the Bearcats last three games with a shoulder injury, will make his return to action against the Jayhawks this Saturday. The 6-foot-3 senior transfer from Kentucky (previously WVU and Arizona), is averaging 5.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and three assists across 19 games (12 starts). Kriisa and the Bearcats will face a tough road test this weekend against KU.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Kansas hosts Cincinnati following Peterson's 23-point game

No. 8 Kansas plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Darryn Peterson scored 23 points in Kansas' 81-69 victory against the Oklahoma State Cowboys

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Moustapha Thiam has 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks; Cincinnati beats Utah 69-65

Moustapha Thiam had 15 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, Day Day Thomas scored 16 points, and Cincinnati beat Utah 69-65 to extend the Utes' losing skid to seven consecutive gam...

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Day Day Thomas - Scoring starting to pick up Thomas racked up 16 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 69-65 win over Utah.

Impact Thomas' 16 points led the way for the Bearcats and were the most he's scored since tallying 19 against Iowa State on Jan 17. In the seven games since that performance, Thomas had been averaging just 6.6 points per contest, though Saturday's performance represented his third-straight reaching double figures. Despite his decreased production on the scoreboard, Thomas does continue to help in other areas, averaging 3.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals to go along with 9.3 points across 13 games since the start of conference play.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler McKinley - Not part of starting lineup McKinley is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their upcoming game Sunday against Utah.

Impact Wednesday includes McKinley's latest game, when he logged two points against Kansas State. Moustapha Thiam (undisclosed) is back in Cincinnati's starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kerr Kriisa - Out vs. Utah Kriisa (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against Utah, according to Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact A shoulder injury explains why Kriisa will be out another game. The senior has struggled in conference action this season, averaging 1.8 points while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 27.3 percent from behind the three-point arc. Unfortunately for Kriisa, his shoulder injury comes at a time when Cincinnati's team will host the Big 12 Conference's last-place team going into Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Moustapha Thiam - Available vs. Utah Thiam (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's game against Utah.

Impact Once again, Thiam is no longer part of Cincinnati's availability report, indicating that he will be available against Utah. In the 2025-26 Bearcats' conference games, he has averaged 11.2 points. The center stepped up upon returning from his previous absence by logging 15 points and seven rebounds during last Sunday's game between Cincinnati and Central Florida. Thiam will look to do so again against the Big 12 Conference's last-place team in Utah.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Great Injury News Ahead of Utah Matchup A big man back in the mix.

FEBRUARY 15 • SI.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines: Utah Utes Cincinnati has found some momentum in the back half of conference play.

FEBRUARY 13 • SI.COM

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang ripped his Wildcats apart after their embarrassing 91-62 home loss to Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 12 • FOX SPORTS

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'

Jizzle James, Baba Miller lead the way as Cincinnati dumps Kansas State 91-62

Jizzle James scored 24 points, Baba Miller had a 16-point, 12-rebound double-double, and Cincinnati rolled past Kansas State 91-62

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Kerr Kriisa - DNP against K-State Kriisa (undisclosed) was unavailable for Wednesday's 91-62 win over Kansas State.

Impact Kriisa missed his second-straight game due to undisclosed reasons as the Bearcats routed the Wildcats on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-3 senior transfer from Kentucky, who is averaging 5.8 points, 1.3 rebounds and three assists on 20.9 minutes per game (19 games), will have his next chance to return Sunday against Utah, but his expected status is unknown.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kerr Kriisa - Game-time call Wednesday Kriisa (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Cincinnati's tilt with Kansas State on Wednesday.

Impact Kriisa is in danger of missing his second game, and it appears his availability will come right down to the wire. The senior guard, who's come off the bench since late December, averages 5.8 points and 1.3 rebounds for the Bearcats this season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Moustapha Thiam - Out Wednesday Thiam (undisclosed) is out Wednesday at Kansas State.

Impact Thiam was considered questionable initially, but the sophomore center has been ruled out prior to tip-off. Thiam will now miss his second game in three outings. The starting center, who averages 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, will look to return on Sunday against Utah.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: U-M is No. 1 Once More

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

FEBRUARY 10 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: U-M is No. 1 Once More

Tyler McKinley - Good to go McKinley (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Kansas State.

Impact McKinley missed Cincinnati's most recent game due to a knee injury, but the freshman has been given the green light to face Kansas State. In 19 appearances this season, he's averaging 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds across 13.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Moustapha Thiam - Questionable vs. Kansas State Thiam (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Kansas State.

Impact Thiam was cleared to play Sunday against UCF and posted 15 points with seven rebounds across 31 minutes. The questionable tag suggests the big man should have a shot at remaining in the starting lineup even if he's not 100 percent healthy, but a late call might be made before Wednesday's 9 p.m. ET tipoff. Thiam is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals per game in 23 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Cincinnati Hands No. 8 Kansas 1st Home Loss to Unranked Team This Season

No. 8 Kansas hosts Cincinnati following Peterson's 23-point game

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Moustapha Thiam has 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks; Cincinnati beats Utah 69-65

K-State Coach Jerome Tang: 'These Dudes Don't Deserve To Wear This Uniform'

Jizzle James, Baba Miller lead the way as Cincinnati dumps Kansas State 91-62

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: U-M is No. 1 Once More