KERR KRIISA NEWS

UC's Kriisa, Thiam, plus Thornton, Hoard, Logan, Nelson on Shootout Kerr Kriisa, Moustapha Thiam, Brian Thornton, Dan Hoard, Steve Logan, Terry Nelson on UC/XU Crosstown Shootout

3 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Kriisa leads balance offense in sending Cincinnati past Tarleton State 76-58

Kerr Kriisa scored 20 points and Cincinnati distanced itself in the second half in beating Tarleton State 76-58

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pours in season-high 20 points Kriisa totaled 20 points (7-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 76-58 victory over Tarleton St..

Impact This offensive performance came out of nowhere for Kriisa, who tallied 20 points after having not reached double figures in scoring during any game this season prior to Monday. The sixth-year senior connected on six triples en route to recording his first 20-point performance since 2023 while at West Virginia. Kriisa has served mainly as a ball distributor this season for Cincinnati, dishing out 4.8 assists while chipping in 8.1 points per contest.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eastern Michigan jumps out early and beats Cincinnati 64-56

Eastern Michigan has secured a 64-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press

NJIT set for road matchup with the Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats host David Bolden and the NJIT Highlanders

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Thomas leads with 20 points, Cincinnati never trails in 74-62 win over Dayton

Day Day Thomas scored a team-high 20 points, Shon Abaev added 14 points, and Cincinnati never trailed as they defeated Dayton 74-62 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Dishes out 8 dimes Kriisa amassed nine points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 74-62 victory over Dayton.

Impact Kriisa connected on three triples while adding a season-high eight helpers during the victory. The veteran point guard is playing in his sixth collegiate season with his fourth school after previous stops at Arizona, West Virginia and Kentucky. Through three games this season, he's averaging 7.7 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 29.0 minutes as he appears to be fully healthy after dealing with foot issues and playing in just nine games for Kentucky last season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Kriisa (foot) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein's announcement is welcome news for both Kriisa and his new team, Cincinnati. He transferred there from Kentucky, whose 2023-24 season includes 4.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 three-pointers made per game. It is the only team in which Kriisa was not a regular starter, as Arizona and West Virginia (both Big 12 teams) usually started him.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kerr Kriisa's sixth tour through college basketball will stop at McKale next season Former Wildcat Kerr Kriisa will likely appear at McKale Center next season … while playing for Cincinnati, his fourth college in six seasons...

APRIL 8 • TUCSON.COM

Committing to Cincinnati Kriisa has committed to play for Cincinnati for the 2025-26 season, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Kriisa will join the Bearcats following a single season with Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 senior appeared in just nine games for the Wildcats this past season before going down with a foot injury, averaging 4.4 points and 3.8 assists in his appearances. The former West Virginia transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Cincinnati.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky G Kerr Kriisa enters transfer portal Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa entered the transfer portal on Monday with one season of eligibility remaining.”To Coach (Mark) Pope and the UK c...

MARCH 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kentucky basketball guard Kerr Kriisa becomes first player to enter NCAA transfer portal Kerr Kriisa, who had an injury-plagued 2024-25 season with the Kentucky basketball program, announced Monday he would enter the transfer por...

MARCH 31 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Enters portal again Kriisa (foot) entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact Branham's announcement indicates that Kriisa earned a medical redshirt to maintain his last year of collegiate eligibility. Prior to Kentucky, he was enrolled at Arizona and West Virginia.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Done for the season Kriisa (foot) has been shut down for the remainder of the season, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kriisa, who suffered a Jones Fracture in his foot on Dec. 7, has not played in 24 straight games and will unsurprisingly miss the remainder of the season. Kriisa will be eligible for a medical redshirt, however he has not decided yet whether or not he will take it.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing vs. Alabama Kriisa (foot) is out Friday against Alabama.

Impact Not much of a surprise here, as Kriisa hasn't played for Kentucky since Dec. 7. He's not expected to return before the end of the season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky's Lamont Butler reveals injury to Kerr Kriisa, his reaction sparks alarm | Sporting News Mark Pope was unable to give a clear answer on Lamont Butler's injury status, but it seems like teammate Kerr Kriisa gave a terrible reactio...

MARCH 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Thursday Kriisa (foot) is out for Thursday's game in the SEC Tournament.

Impact Kriisa hasn't played since Dec. 7 and doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. It remains to be seen if he'll play at all during the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Kriisa (foot) won't play against Missouri on Saturday.

Impact Kriisa will miss his 22nd straight game. The senior, who hasn't played since Dec. 7, appears slated to miss the rest of the Wildcats' season barring a remarkable comeback.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Tuesday Kriisa (foot) won't play against LSU, per the SEC injury report.

Impact Kriisa will miss his 21st straight game; his absence comes as no surprise. Kriisa is likely done for the year.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Kriisa (foot) is out for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Kriisa hasn't played for Kentucky since Dec. 7 and is set to miss a 20th consecutive game. With only two games left in the regular season after Saturday's, it wouldn't be surprising if Kriisa doesn't play again for the Wildcats.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Kriisa (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Kriisa hasn't played for Kentucky since Dec. 7 and is set to miss a 19th straight game. It's fair to wonder whether the floor general will suit up again for the Wildcats this season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Kriisa (foot) won't be available Saturday against Alabama.

Impact Kriisa will miss his 18th straight game for the Wildcats. At this point, it's fair to wonder if the bench guard will return during the 2024-2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Kriisa (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Kriisa has now missed 17 games in a row and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return to the hardwood. His next chance to play will come against Alabama on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope Provides Update on Kerr Kriisa's Status Kerr Kriisa could return this year, but there is also a chance he will play again for Kentucky in the 2025-2026 season.

FEBRUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM