DAN SKILLINGS JR. NEWS

Yessoufou scores 27 points as Baylor beats Sacramento State 110-88

Tounde Yessoufou scored a season-high 27 points and Cameron Carr added 25 as Baylor pulled away for a 110-88 win over Sacramento State on Tuesday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Posts first double double of season Skillings totaled 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-88 win over Sacramento State.

Impact Skillings dominated the glass, pulling down a career-high 14 rebounds to record his first double double of the season during Baylor's romp over Sacramento State. The 6-foot-6 senior has been a consistent source of production for the Bears this season, reaching double figures in scoring in six of seven games while cleaning the glass for seven or more boards on five occasions. Skilling has also dished out nine helpers over the past two games and is averaging 11.6 points, 7.6 boards and 2.7 assists across 31.1 minutes per contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Baylor beats San Diego State 91-81 in Players Era consolation

Tounde Yessoufou scores 18 points to lead Baylor to a 91-81 victory over San Diego State on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Cameron Carr scores 21 and Baylor holds off Creighton 81-74 in the Players Era Tournament

Cameron Carr had 21 points, nine rebounds and two blocks and Baylor held off Creighton 81-74 on Monday in the Players Era Tournament

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Continues solid play Skillings posted 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and eight rebounds across 33 minutes during Monday's 81-74 win over Creighton.

Impact Skillings continues to play well for the Bears, reaching double figures in scoring for the fourth-consecutive game while pulling down at least seven off the glass for the third time. Skillings saw his role diminish last season in Cincinnati as his minutes and offensive numbers took a decent hit across the board. However, he's taken advantage of his newfound opportunity in Waco by looking more like the player we saw in 2023, averaging 13.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 31.8 minutes thus far.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Carr's 27 points sends Baylor past Tarleton State 94-81

Cameron Carr scored 27 points on 10-for-13 shooting and Baylor beat Tarleton State 94-81

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Off to solid start with new squad Skillings contributed 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes during Sunday's 78-69 victory over Washington.

Impact Skillings wasn't quite as effective in game two with his new squad but still reached double figures for the second-consecutive contest to help lead the Bears to a nice win over the Huskies. The senior wing transferred in from Cincinnati in the offseason and brings with him plenty of Big 12 experience after playing in 100 contests with 28 starts over the past three seasons with the Bearcats. Skillings had a bit of a down year last year after posting career-high marks of 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds two years ago with Cincinnati. Baylor is hoping Skillings can reclaim that form this season as he plays a major role for a squad that completely turned over their roster in the offseason. He's off to a promising start.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to college hoops Skillings will return to college basketball and play for Baylor during his senior season, per Isaac Trotter of CBSSports.com.

Impact Skillings spent three years with Cincinnati, but entered the NBA Draft while also transferring to Baylor this offseason. The guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 22.8 minutes last season, which entailed 29 appearances and 13 starts. With one season of eligibility remaining, Skillings will now look to crack the starting five in Waco.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Testing NBA Draft waters Skillings has entered his name into the 2025 NBA Draft process, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Skillings will explore opportunities available at the professional level while keeping the door open for a return to college. The 6-foot-6 junior, who averaged 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Bearcats last season, has chosen Baylor as his home if he chooses to return to school.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Baylor Skillings has committed to Baylor for the 2025-26 season, according to Jeff Goodman of Field Of 68.

Impact This is a huge get for Baylor, as Skillings posted a solid season as a junior with Cincinnati. He averaged 9.2 points in the previous campaign and should have a steady role in the rotation for Baylor in his senior year.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gonzaga Transfer Portal Target Schedules Pair of Visits Dan Skillings set a pair of visits after hitting the transfer portal following three seasons at Cincinnati.

APRIL 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gonzaga interested in Cincinnati transfer Dan Skillings After spending the past three seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats, Dan Skillings Jr. entered his name into the transfer portal Monday morni...

APRIL 8 • SI.COM

Will enter portal Skillings will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.

Impact Usually, NCAA juniors use its transfer portal to maximize their senior year's upside. Skillings is no exception, especially after the guard's junior-year role declined midseason.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Closes on high note Skillings accumulated 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 78-67 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Skillings came off the bench to record his best offensive performance in two months, shooting a season-best 7-for-13 from the field en route to his first 15-point performance since early January. The junior guard also added a season-high four assists to go along with his strong defensive play. Following last season's 12.9 point, 6.4 rebound breakout, Skillings was expected to be one of the stars for a Cincinnati club that was ranked 20th in the preseason AP poll. However, Skillings struggled significantly, averaging just 9.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while losing his starting spot midseason. Likewise, the disappointing Bearcats finished with a conference record of 7-13 and will almost certainly be on the outside looking in of the NCAA tournament unless they put together an improbable run through next week's Big 12 tournament.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Produces off bench Skillings had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 62-59 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Skillings came off the bench for the sixth-consecutive game, reaching double figures in scoring for the first time in a month while adding a season-high seven boards. The junior guard had averaged 11.2 points across 26.3 minutes through 12 starts but saw those numbers decrease to 6.4 points across 19.2 minutes in five games off the bench prior to Wednesday. Skillings has seen major regression this season, falling from 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds last year to 9.7 and 3.7 this year, losing his starting gig in the process.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Skillings is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their game Sunday against West Virginia.

Impact Cincinnati's starting lineup added Day Day Thomas in place of Skillings. Ideally, the replaced guard's demotion will rejuvenate his recently poor output.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cold streak continues Skillings contributed four points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one block in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 69-66 loss to Utah.

Impact Skillings has now gone without a three-pointer made in four consecutive contests and is shooting just 27.3 percent from the field over that span. The drought has brought his season-long average down to 10.9 ppg, a full two points less than last season's mark with the Bearcats.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five from downtown Skillings racked up 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 68-48 loss to Baylor.

Impact Skillings drained five from downtown en route to a team-leading 18 points. It was the third-consecutive game that Skillings has scored exactly 18. The junior wing missed six games earlier this season with a knee injury and upon his return shot just 2-for-13 from three during his first four games back in the lineup. However, over the last three he's caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on 50-percent of his 22 shots during that stretch.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Paves way for Bearcats in defeat Skillings posted 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 70-67 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Skillings posted a season-high 18 points to lead the way for the Bearcats. The junior guard has started four of five games since returning from a knee injury on Dec. 8, averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks during that stretch. After having averaged 12.8 points and 6.2 rebounds last season during conference play, Skillings will look to match or exceed those numbers during this conference season and is off to a good start in the scoring department.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skillings scores 17 and No. 19 Cincinnati outlasts No. 22 Dayton 66-59

Dan Skillings Jr. scored 17 points and Jizzle James added 14 as No. 19 Cincinnati ended No. 22 Dayton’s five-game winning streak 66-59

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads the way for Bearcats Skillings notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 66-59 victory over Dayton.

Impact Skillings led the way for the Bearcats, matching a season high with 17 points while adding six boards and a season-best four steals. Skillings was playing in just his third game since returning after missing six games with a knee injury. After easing his way back into the lineup against However, he's started the last two, averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 26.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs starting nod Skillings is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Xavier, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Skillings drew the start in the opener for the Bearcats but was sidelined for a while thereafter with a knee injury. After making his return to the floor in a bench role last time out, he'll replace Connor Hickman in the starting five Saturday, likely suggesting Skillings' minutes will expand.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return Skillings played 14 minutes during Sunday's 84-67 win over Howard and totaled two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.

Impact Skillings struggled in his first game back since suffering a knee injury during the season opener on Nov. 4 as he shot just 25.0 percent from the field. He will likely see an expanded role and return to the starting lineup in the near future.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active but won't start Skillings is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Howard.

Impact Skillings will be active for the first time since Cinicnnati's opener on Nov. 4, though he'll likely come off the bench in his return Skillings notched 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in his lone game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Skillings (knee) will play Sunday against Howard, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Skillings played just one game this season before suffering a knee injury that required surgery. However, the junior guard will return ahead of schedule, providing a significant boost to the Bearcats lineup. Skillings averaged 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 27.9 minutes last season.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE