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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

1 DAY 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...

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Kerr Kriisa - Probable for Wednesday Kriisa (undisclosed) is probable for Wednesday's game against Kansas State.

Impact Kriisa is reportedly still not 100 percent healthy, and the guard was coming off four straight games with at least 10 minutes off the bench before sitting out Sunday's win over UCF. Kriisa should continue to play off the bench until he's healthy, but the probable tag suggests he should suit up Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati visits Kansas State following Haggerty's 30-point performance

Kansas State faces the Cincinnati Bearcats after PJ Haggerty scored 30 points in Kansas State's 84-82 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Baba Miller - Posts 10th double double Miller amassed 17 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes during Sunday's 92-72 win over UCF.

Impact Miller's 10th double double helped lift the Bearcats to their fourth conference victory in 11 games. The senior big man also added five assists, the third time this season he's accumulated at least 10-5-5 in a contest. Following stints at Florida State and Florida Atlantic, Miller's first season in Cincinnati has seen him post career-best marks in scoring (13.6), rebounds (10.5), assists (3.0), field-goal percentage (53.6-percent) and minutes played (31.2).

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Baba Miller has 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to help Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72

Baba Miller had 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jizzle James scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half, and Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Shon Abaev - Hopeful for return this season Head coach Wes Miller indicated that the coaching staff is hopeful Abaev (ankle) will return at some point this season, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact Abaev has missed each of the last four contests for the Bearcats due to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-8 freshman has averaged eight points and three rebounds per game for Cincinnati through 20 games this season. He still doesn't have a definitive timeline for a return, but it's encouraging to hear Miller's optimism.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Haynes - Out for season Head coach Wes Miller revealed that Haynes (knee) is out for the rest of the season, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact As Haynes had yet to appear in a game for the Bearcats this season, this news doesn't exactly come out of nowhere. The 6-foot-8 senior was reported to have suffered a knee injury in October and appears to have suffered a setback in his recovery. With no remaining eligibility, it remains to be seen whether Haynes will explore the option of a medical redshirt.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kerr Kriisa - Still less than 100 percent Kriisa (undisclosed) did not play during Sunday's 92-72 victory over UCF on Sunday despite being available, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Despite being held out of Sunday's contest, head coach Wes Miller revealed that Kriisa was available against UCF, albeit at less than 100 percent. The 6-foot-3 senior has averaged 5.8 points and three assists in 20.9 minutes per game in his first season with Cincinnati. His next chance to return will come against Kansas State on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler McKinley - Dealing with knee injury McKinley (knee) was held out of Sunday's 92-72 victory over UCF due to a knee injury, per Russell Heltman of SI.com.

Impact McKinley missed Sunday's matchup due to a knee injury, though it sounds like it was more of a rest day than a true injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game across 19 contests for the Bearcats this season. His next opportunity to return will come against Kansas State on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler McKinley - Not part of starting lineup McKinley is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their next game Sunday against Central Florida.

Impact In place of McKinley is Moustapha Thiam, who recently became available following a one-game absence. In his start, McKinley logged five rebounds and two blocks.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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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

Cincinnati visits Kansas State following Haggerty's 30-point performance

Baba Miller has 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to help Cincinnati beat UCF 92-72