Shon Abaev - College Basketball News & Rumors

Headed to Tallahassee Abaev will transfer to Florida State, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.com.

Impact Abaev had a solid if not eye-popping freshman season with Cincinnati. The 6-foot-8 wing averaged 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 34/26/65 shooting splits. That efficiency can definitely be improved upon, and the young wing is still a work in progress. However, he'll return to his home state and immediately look to earn a starting role with the Seminoles.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Cincinnati Abaev will enter the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Abaev got involved right away at Cincinnati, averaging 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists as a freshman with the Bearcats in 2025-26. The 6-foot-8 wing will now look for a new home with three more seasons of eligibility still intact.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Abaev (lower body) is available for Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact Abaev is set to return after a one-game absence. That said, the freshman has suited up in just one of the team's last 10 games, tallying two points, two rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes in a win over Oklahoma State on Feb. 28. He should add depth off the bench for the Bearcats but not much else.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Tuesday Abaev (lower body) warmed up but didn't play in Tuesday's 90-68 win over BYU, according to Scott Springer of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Impact Abaev played 13 minutes off the bench in the win over Oklahoma State on Feb. 28, but he didn't suit up Tuesday. He has missed nine of the Bearcats' last 10 games.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Abaev (ankle) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact Abaev will be available to play for the first time since Jan. 24 after being held out due to an ankle injury. The freshman guard will aim to make the most of his opportunities.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Close to a return Abaev (ankle) is nearing a return to the court, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Abaev has missed eight straight games with an ankle injury, but that streak is set to come to an end soon according to head coach Wes Miller. Miller said Abaev practiced well on Thursday and could potentially return to the court Saturday versus Oklahoma State if he's able to put together another practice on Friday without any problems. He started the first 12 games of the season before being relegated to the bench and having his minutes slashed, so it's unclear what exactly his role will be when he returns to the court.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once again Abaev (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game at Texas Tech.

Impact Abaev remains sidelined and will miss an eighth consecutive game. If he's able to return to the hardwood before the end of the season, his next chance to play will come against Oklahoma State on Saturday, Feb. 28.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Abaev (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Texas Tech.

Impact Abaev hasn't played in the last seven games for Cincinnati. By now, it's unclear if he'll return to the hardwood before the end of the regular season, but the questionable tag at least leaves the door open for that possibility.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out at KU Abaev (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Kansas.

Impact Abaev will be sidelined for yet another game as he works back from an ankle injury. The freshman guard's next shot to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday at Texas Tech. He's averaged eight points and three rebounds per game for Cincinnati in 20 games this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Saturday Abaev (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Kansas.

Impact Abaev is hopeful to return to the hardwood this season, and the doubtful tag gives him a chance to do so Saturday. He hasn't played since Jan. 24, but if he does, he's likely to play off the bench -- as he has most of the season and exclusively since Dec. 29.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful for return this season Head coach Wes Miller indicated that the coaching staff is hopeful Abaev (ankle) will return at some point this season, per Neil Meyer of The Front Office News.

Impact Abaev has missed each of the last four contests for the Bearcats due to an ankle injury. The 6-foot-8 freshman has averaged eight points and three rebounds per game for Cincinnati through 20 games this season. He still doesn't have a definitive timeline for a return, but it's encouraging to hear Miller's optimism.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UCF Abaev (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Central Florida.

Impact Abaev is set to miss a fourth straight game. He doesn't have a clear timeline to return to action.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Mountaineers Abaev (ankle) is set to be sidelined against West Virginia on Thursday.

Impact Abaev will miss his third straight game Thursday against West Virginia. The guard isn't expected be dealing with something overly severe, but he was reportedly expected to be held out for the near future, so it makes sense he'll be unavailable against the Mountaineers.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Still hampered by ankle injury Abaev is dealing with an ankle ailment that's expected to hold him out for the near future, per Russell Heltman of SI.com.

Impact Abaev has missed the last two games with what was initially deemed a knee ailment, but he's in fact dealing with an ankle. The guard is reportedly unlikely to return this week, but his injury isn't expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period of time. The freshman guard averages 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knee ailment Abeav (knee) is out Wednesday against Baylor.

Impact Abaev was deemed doubtful to play Wednesday, and indeed, the guard will sit out against the Bears. The freshman, who averages 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds, will miss his first game of the season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play Wednesday Abaev (undisclosed) is doubtful to play Wednesday against Baylor.

Impact Abaev has started in 12 of his 20 appearances this season, averaging 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. If he's unable to suit up, look for Halvine Dzellat and perhaps Jalen Celestine seeing more minutes off the bench.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Abaev isn't in Cincinnati's starting five ahead of the Bearcats' tilt with Lipscomb, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact Abaev has started every game for the Bearcats this season, averaging 10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists as a true freshman. After a rough outing in the loss to Clemson, however, in which he logged just three points on 1-of-5 shooting from the field, he'll come off the bench for the first time in his career in Cincinnati's final buy game of the season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati hosts Asman and Lipscomb

Lipscomb takes on the Cincinnati Bearcats after Grant Asman scored 21 points in the Bisons' 123-60 victory over the Blue Mountain (MS) Toppers

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Miller scores career-high 26 points and James returns for Cincinnati; Bearcats roll Alabama State

Baba Miller had 26 points and 14 rebounds, leading Cincinnati to an 88-51 victory over Alabama State

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgia Bulldogs and the Cincinnati Bearcats square off in Atlanta, Georgia

The Georgia Bulldogs play the Cincinnati Bearcats at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Tre Carroll scores career-high 30 to lead Xavier over Cincinnati 79-74 in 93rd Crosstown Shootout

Tre Carroll poured in a career-best 30 points to lift Xavier past Cincinnati 79–74 in the 93rd Crosstown Shootout, extending the Bearcats’ road drought in the series to 12 straight

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Abaev leads Cincinnati against Eastern Michigan after 20-point game

Cincinnati faces the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Shon Abaev scored 20 points in Cincinnati's 94-67 victory against the NJIT Highlanders

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Eastern Michigan visits Cincinnati following Abaev's 20-point showing

Cincinnati faces the Eastern Michigan Eagles after Shon Abaev scored 20 points in Cincinnati's 94-67 victory over the NJIT Highlanders

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies season-high 20 points Abaev provided 20 points (6-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 94-67 win over NJIT.

Impact Abaev drained four from downtown en route to a season-high scoring effort. The freshman wing also added season-best marks in boards, assists and steals during the win. Abaev has had a solid start to his collegiate career, averaging 12.8 points and 3.3 boards across 23.0 minutes while starting each of the first six games for the Bearcats.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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