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4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

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

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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Will play vs. UCF Thiam (foot) will play Sunday's game against Central Florida, according to Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports.

Impact Cincinnati will look to use Thiam after a one-game absence, which saw the Bearcats prolong their losing streak to five in a close matchup against West Virginia at home. In terms of scoring, he has been reliable in conference play. Take away the Houston game in which Thiam got injured, he is averaging 11.9 points while shooting 54.1 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable for Sunday Thiam (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against Central Florida.

Impact The probable tag on Thiam suggests the big man should be able to return to the hardwood Sunday. Thiam has missed just one game, but as a regular starter in the Bearcats' frontcourt, he's likely to recover his role in the first unit if deemed ready to play.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fulks, UCF Knights to visit Miller, Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats will host conference foe UCF

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Nearing return Thiam (foot) has a chance to return for Sunday's game against Central Florida, Neil Meyer of The Front Office News reports.

Impact Thiam went through pregame shootaround ahead of Thursday's game against West Virginia before ultimately sitting out for the contest. The 7-foot-2 sophomore starter will have his next opportunity to return Sunday against UCF and head coach Wes Miller feels confident that Thiam has a chance to suit up for the Bearcats.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Thursday night Thiam (foot) is unavailable for Cincinnati's tilt with West Virginia on Thursday.

Impact Thiam was previously listed as questionable for the Bearcats, and he's since been downgraded to out. The sophomore center, who averages 10.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, will miss his first game of the 2025-26 campaign. Thaim will look to return on Sunday, Feb. 8 against Central Florida.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. West Virginia Thiam (foot) is listed questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup against West Virginia.

Impact Thiam could miss his first game of the season as he deals with a foot injury. He has been a force for the Bearcats, averaging 10.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. More news on his status should surface closer to tipoff.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Thiam (foot) is day-to-day, according to Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact Thiam day-to-day indicates that on Wednesday, Cincinnati will monitor and Wednesday before publicly updating his status using the Big 12 Conference's player availability report for UC against West Virginia on Thursday. Thiam is averaging 10.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks this season, and not having him down low would be a huge loss for the Bearcats.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Saturday Thiam exited Saturday's game against Houston with a foot injury, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Thiam was forced to exit the game and was observed sitting on the bench wearing a boot on his right foot. Prior to his exit, the sophomore center totaled two points and three rebounds. He will hope to be available for Thursday's meeting with West Virginia.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Miller's 18-point, 17-rebound performance sends Cincinnati past Baylor 67-57

Baba Miller scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds as Cincinnati took down Baylor 67-57 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Moe Odum has 33 points and 8 assists, Arizona State beats Cincinnati 82-68

Moe Odum had 33 points, eight assists and three steals on Saturday night to help Arizona State beat Cincinnati 82-68 to snap a three-game losing streak

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

No. 2 Iowa State loses second straight, 79-70 to Cincinnati

Day Day Thomas scored 19 points to lead Cincinnati to a 79-70 win Saturday over No. 2 Iowa State, which has lost two straight after winning its first 16 games

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Cincinnati holds off Colorado 77-68 for the Bearcats' first Big 12 win this season

Baba Miller scores 25 points and grabs 11 rebounds, leading Cincinnati to a 77-68 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Thiam leads Cincinnati against Colorado after 24-point game

Cincinnati takes on the Colorado Buffaloes after Moustapha Thiam scored 24 points in Cincinnati's 73-72 loss to the UCF Knights

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Thiam leads Cincinnati against Colorado after 24-point outing

Cincinnati takes on the Colorado Buffaloes after Moustapha Thiam scored 24 points in Cincinnati's 73-72 loss to the UCF Knights

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

What UCF's Johnny Dawkins said about Moustapha Thiam after Cincinnati game UCF men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins reflected on Moustapha Thiam's return to Orlando in a Cincinnati Bearcats uniform Sunday.

JANUARY 12 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Sets career high vs former team Thiam produced 24 points (10-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 73-72 loss to UCF.

Impact Thiam set career-best marks in scoring (24) and made field goals (10) during the Bearcats' one-point loss against his former school. The 7-foot-2 sophomore big man provided much of his production from within the paint, though he did connect on his fifth three pointer of the season. Thiam has been a solid addition for Cincinnati, averaging 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks while increasing his scoring production to 14.8 points over his last five games.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati visits No. 25 UCF on 4-game road slide

Cincinnati will attempt to break its four-game road losing streak when the Bearcats visit No. 25 UCF

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Miller, Cincinnati Bearcats to visit Stillwell, No. 25 UCF Knights

The No. 25 UCF Knights will play host to conference foe Cincinnati

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Milos Uzan, No. 8 Houston Rally in 2nd Half to Beat Cincinnati in Big 12 Opener

The conference opener for both teams saw the eighth-ranked Cougars hang on to defeat the Bearcats and avoid their second loss of the season.

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

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