Moustapha Thiam - College Basketball News & Rumors

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.

16 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

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

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

Clemson blows most of 27-point lead before holding off Cincinnati 68-65 at Greenville Invite

Dillon Hunter made two free throws with three seconds left and Clemson held off Cincinnati 68-65 at the Greenville Winter Invitational after watching almost all of a 27-point lead...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Cain scores 22 points and Georgia romps in the second half to beat Cincinnati 84-65

Blue Cain scored 22 points and Georgia blew away Cincinnati in the second half, beating the Bearcats 84-65 in the first game of a doubleheader in Atlanta

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Near double-double in loss Thiam logged 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and nine rebounds over 21 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 loss to Georgia.

Impact Thiam recorded a four-game high of 11 points in the loss to the Bulldogs, and he almost paired with a double-double. The 7-foot-2 sophomore is now averaging 9.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks on 25.8 minutes per game this season. He'll look to stay solid on the offensive side of the ball this upcoming Wednesday against Alabama State.

DECEMBER 13, 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

Abaev's 20 points helps Cincinnati to lopsided win over NJIT 94-67

Freshman Shon Abaev scored a career-high 20 points and Moustapha Thiam recorded a double-double and Cincinnati beat NJIT 94-67

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Records second double double Thiam accumulated 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 94-67 victory over NJIT.

Impact Thiam recorded 15 points and 10 boards, reaching double figures in scoring and rebounding for the second time in three games. The sophomore center has been a high-quality addition to the Bearcats roster this season, averaging 11.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.2 blocks across 26.0 minutes while starting all six contests thus far.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Conwell scores 25 as No. 6 Louisville beats Cincinnati 74-64

Ryan Conwell scored 17 of his season-high 25 points in the second half, and Mikel Brown Jr. had 22 points as No. 6 Louisville beat Cincinnati 74-64

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

WATCH: UC coach Wes Miller, Day Day Thomas, Moustapha Thiam on Mount St. Mary's win UC coach Wes Miller, Day Day Thomas, Moustapha Thiam on Mount St. Mary’s win

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

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