DAN SKILLINGS NEWS

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Sunday Skillings (knee) has a chance to return to game action this Sunday against Howard, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Skillings has not played since the season opener after an impressive showing, posting 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes. Skillings' return to the floor will provide a huge boost on both ends of the floor, though it's unclear what sort of restrictions he'll be on, if any. Skillings should take his place back in the starting lineup, pushing Connor Hickman back to the bench.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for non-contact work Skillings (knee) has been cleared for non-contact, work, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. However, he remains without a timetable to return.

Impact Skillings has at least taken a step in the right direction toward a return to action, but the junior guard doesn't appear to have a target date attached to his timetable at this juncture. It may be best to consider Skillings out indefinitely until he's a full participant in practice.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Skillings (knee) did not play in Wednesday's game against Alabama State.

Impact Skillings was able to participate in some pregame warmups as he was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the game, but did not get in the game. He will aim top be active for Tuesday's game against Villanova.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Skillings (knee) went through a shooting workout with the team Monday, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Skillings has started his return to practice after undergoing a knee procedure earlier this month, participating in a shootaround drill and running on the treadmill Monday. The 6-foot-6 junior, who logged 17 points and 11 rebounds in Cincinatti's season opener against UAPB, appears unlikely to return Wednesday against Alabama State given his current workload, but he continues to work through his recover timeline.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedulein recovery Head coach Wes Miller indicated that Skillings (knee) is "ahead of schedule" is his recovery and could make his return to action as soon as next week, per Keegan Nickoson of Bearca...

Impact Skillings recently underwent surgery on his injured knee and was presumed out for several weeks, but it appears the junior guard is on track to make his return sooner than anticipated. The 6-foot-6 junior played in just the season opener for the Bearcats, and with 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, he highlighted his impact and his level of importance to the team. Getting Skillings back early would be a huge boost for Cincinnati, though Miller did mention that a return next week is far from a guarantee. Skillings' status will be worth monitoring moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out 'several weeks' Skillings had a procedure on his knee that will keep the guard sidelined for several weeks, per Chad Bendrel of 247Sports.com.

Impact Skillings' injury has now been revealed, and the guard is on pace to miss several weeks after a successful surgery. He'll likely be spelled primarily by Connor Hickman and CJ Fredrick while he recovers. In Skillings' lone game this season, he scored a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday night Skillings (undisclosed) won't play on Friday night against Morehead State, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Skillings started in the Bearcats' opener and dropped a 17-point, 11-rebounds double-double. The guard will now miss Cincinnati's second game of the year, and his next chance to take the court will come next Friday against Nicholls State.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in season opener Skillings ended Monday's 109-54 win over UAPB with 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes.

Impact The Bearcats were without Day Day Thomas (foot), but Skillings made his presence felt and delivered an impressive stat line while leading Cincinnati to a huge 55-point victory Monday. Expect Skillings to continue playing a huge role on offense for Cincinnati, though his usage rate could get higher as long as Thomas remains out.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Wes Miller, Dan Skillings & John Newman - Big 12 Tourney Postgame (Baylor) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings speak with the media following the loss to Baylor.

MARCH 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Skillings Jr. leads Cincinnati to 72-52 win over Kansas The Bearcats shooting guard was aggressive, and Kansas didn't have much of an answer.

MARCH 14 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings - Big 12 Tournament (Kansas) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings speak with the media following Cincinnati's win over Kansas.

MARCH 14 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Skillings Jr. scores 25, Cincinnati beats short-handed No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in Big 12 Tournament

Dan Skillings Jr. scored 25 points to help Cincinnati beat No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skilling scores 17, leads Cincinnati in 92-56 rout of West Virginia in reagular-season finale

Dan Skilling Jr. scored 17 points to lead Cincinnati in a romp past West Virginia, 92-56, in the Bearcats’ final home game

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wes Miller, John Newman & Dan Skillings - Postgame Presser (WVU) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings meet with the media following Saturday's win over the Mountaineers.

MARCH 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wes Miller & Dan Skillings Jr. - Postgame (Oklahoma) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller and Dan Skillings Jr. speak to the media after Cincinnati's loss to Oklahoma.

MARCH 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dealing with hip injury Skillings (hip) is not playing versus Kansas State Saturday, Neil Meyer reports.

Impact It was previously undisclosed what Skillings was dealing with. However it is now known that Skillings is having issues with a hip injury he suffered in the last 24 hours. The Bearcats will hope this does not turn into a long term injury.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Kansas State Skillings (undisclosed) is out for Cincinnati's game Saturday against Kansas State, according to Chad Brendel of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Currently, an undisclosed problem will cause Skillings to sit out Cincinnati's first game of March 2024. As for the Kansas State, Viktor Lakhin and Josh Reed are the likeliest candidates to benefit from Skillings' absence, per Keegan Nicholson of BearcatJournal.com. As for Skillings, it is unclear how long his current problem will affect him for moving forward.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Skillings is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Central Florida.

Impact Skillings will replace Viktor Lakhin in the starting lineup Saturday. Skillings is averaging 17.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last four starting appearances.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Skillings leads Cincinnati against West Virginia after 21-point game

Cincinnati visits the West Virginia Mountaineers after Dan Skillings Jr. scored 21 points in the Bearcats' 68-57 win over the UCF Knights

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wes Miller, John Newman III & Dan Skillings - Postgame (UCF) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings speak to the media following the Bearcats' win over UCF.

JANUARY 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Skillings, John Newman Carry UC to 68-57 win over UCF Two of Cincinnati's key contributors led the Bearcats' second-half resurgence, on both sides of the ball.

JANUARY 29 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wes Miller & Dan Skillings Jr. - Postgame Presser (Kansas) Head Coach Wes Miller and guard Dan Skillings speak with the media after Cincinnati's loss to Kansas.

JANUARY 23 • 247SPORTS.COM