Kerr Kriisa - College Basketball News & Rumors

Won't play Sunday Kriisa (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game against UCF.

Impact Kriisa is set to miss a second straight game with a shoulder injury, and there's no timetable for the return of the senior guard. While Kriisa is out, expect the Bearcats to start JIzzle James at point guard once again. Kriisa will aim to return when the Bearcats take on Colorado on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Kriisa (shoulder) is unavailable Tuesday against West Virginia.

Impact Kriisa will miss his first game of the season. The senior guard was considered doubtful on the Bearcats' initial injury report, and indeed, he'll sit out Tuesday night. The starting point guard is averaging 7.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists this season. His next chance to play will come on Jan. 11 at Central Florida.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Tuesday Kriisa (shoulder) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Kriisa left Saturday's loss to Houston with a separated shoulder, and the doubtful tag suggests the star guard might not be available for this contest. If that's the case, look for Jizzle James to take his place as the Bearcats' starting floor general.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with separated shoulder Kriisa left Cincinnati's 67-60 loss to Houston with a separated shoulder, per Neil Meyer of Front Office Sports.

Impact Kriisa played just seven minutes in the Bearcats' loss. The forward reportedly tried to fight through the issue, but was unable to return to the game, and the program has some concern over the severity of the issue. As such, Kriisa is a firm question mark to return on Jan. 6 against West Virginia.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Baba Miller grabs career-high 21 rebounds, Cincinnati defeats Lipscomb 89-62

Baba Miller hauled in a career-high 21 rebounds and scored 11 points, Moustapha Thiam scored 18 points, and Cincinnati cruised past Lipscomb, 89-62 on Monday

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to bench role Kriisa is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Lipscomb, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Kriisa has been a regular starter for the Bearcats all season long, but he'll move to the bench for the first time in the campaign. He should see regular minutes away, as he's averaging a solid 26.3 minutes per game in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • 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

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

NJIT set for road matchup with the Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats host David Bolden and the NJIT Highlanders

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Baba Miller grabs career-high 21 rebounds, Cincinnati defeats Lipscomb 89-62

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

Eastern Michigan jumps out early and beats Cincinnati 64-56

NJIT set for road matchup with the Cincinnati Bearcats

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