Tyler McKinley - College Basketball News & Rumors

Available to play Saturday McKinley (knee) is available for Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact McKinley is set to return for the Bearcats after missing the last two games. That said, he has started in just three of his 23 appearances and has averaged just 1.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, so he's not likely to have a big impact even if available.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Tuesday McKinley (knee) didn't play in Tuesday's 90-68 win over BYU.

Impact McKinley was a game-time call but didn't suit up in a game where the Bearcats cruised to an easy victory. McKinley will aim to return for the regular-season finale against TCU on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

GTD Tuesday McKinley (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against BYU.

Impact McKinley was previously listed as probable, so he's still trending in the right direction. However, the freshman center will not have his availability determined until closer to tipoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable McKinley (undisclosed) is probable for Tuesday's game against BYU.

Impact McKinley missed the last game for the Bearcats, and while the probable tag is a good sign for his chances of playing Tuesday, he hasn't been an important member of the rotation. Thus, his fantasy upside should remain minimal.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday McKinley (undisclosed) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against Oklahoma State.

Impact McKinley missed some time with a knee injury earlier in the season, though it's not clear if the freshman is dealing with the same ailment. McKinley has appeared in 23 games this season, averaging 1.3 points and 2.3 minutes across 13 minutes.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup McKinley is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their upcoming game Sunday against Utah.

Impact Wednesday includes McKinley's latest game, when he logged two points against Kansas State. Moustapha Thiam (undisclosed) is back in Cincinnati's starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go McKinley (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Kansas State.

Impact McKinley missed Cincinnati's most recent game due to a knee injury, but the freshman has been given the green light to face Kansas State. In 19 appearances this season, he's averaging 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds across 13.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury McKinley (knee) was held out of Sunday's 92-72 victory over UCF due to a knee injury, per Russell Heltman of SI.com.

Impact McKinley missed Sunday's matchup due to a knee injury, though it sounds like it was more of a rest day than a true injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 1.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game across 19 contests for the Bearcats this season. His next opportunity to return will come against Kansas State on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup McKinley is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their next game Sunday against Central Florida.

Impact In place of McKinley is Moustapha Thiam, who recently became available following a one-game absence. In his start, McKinley logged five rebounds and two blocks.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Houston McKinley (lower body) is available for Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact McKinley was initially expected to be available, and he's been cleared to do so. The forward should see minutes off the bench. He's averaging 2.0 points and 3.2 boards per game this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Saturday McKinley (lower body) will have a chance to return Saturday against Houston, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact McKinley, who warmed up but ultimately didn't appear Monday against Lipscomb, will have his next chance to return against the Cougars this weekend. Head coach Wes Miller is hopeful to have the 6-foot-9 freshman, who is averaging two points, 3.2 rebounds and one assist on 14.2 minutes per game (10 games), back this weekend.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday McKinley (lower body) is warming up ahead of Cincinnati's clash with Lipscomb, per Neil Meyer of Front Office News.

Impact McKinley has missed the last two games for the Bearcats, but this is a good sign that he'll limit his absence to two contests. The freshman forward averaged just 2.0 points and 3.0 rebounds prior to going down with a lower body injury, however, so, his presence likely doesn't mean all that much for Cincinnati.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday McKinley (lower body) is questionable for Monday's matchup against Lipscomb, per CBSSports.com.

Impact McKinley will hope to make his return to action on Monday following a two-game absence due to a lower body injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged two points and 3.2 rebounds per game in 14.2 minutes per game across 10 contests for the Bearcats this season. If he is unable to give it a go against Lipscomb, he will have to wait until Saturday's matchup against Houston for his next chance to return.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held out Sunday McKinley (lower body) did not play during Sunday's 68-65 loss to Clemson.

Impact McKinley was previously listed as a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup but was unable to suit up against the Tigers, marking his second straight absence due to a lower body injury. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged two points and 3.2 rebounds in 14.2 minutes per game across 10 contests for the Bearcats this season. His next chance to return will come against Lipscomb on December 29.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform, GTD McKinley (lower body) is in uniform but considered a game-time decision for Sunday's game against Clemson, Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McKinley missed Cincinnati's most recent contest due to a lower body injury, and he'll be a game-time call Sunday. He's averaging 2.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 14.2 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wendesday McKinley (lower body) won't play Wednesday night against Alabama State, the program announced.

Impact McKinley is reportedly day-to-day and will continue to be evaluated for the Bearcats. The issue doesn't appear to be all that serious, but the freshman forward, who averages 2.0 points and 3.0 rebounds, is set to miss an unspecified amount of time.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six FTA as reserve McKinley (knee) logged six points (1-1 FG, 4-6 FT), one rebound and one steal during Cincinnati's 89-61 loss Friday at Arkansas.

Impact McKinley had a surprising number of opportunities to shoot the ball at Arkansas. The redshirt freshman is hoping that will continue to be the case for Cincinnati's 2025-26 season. However, McKinley's projected role as a reserve can limit McKinley's statistical upside.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return McKinley is expected to return to live action in 7-10 days, Neil Meyer of FrontOfficeNews reports.

Impact McKinley missed the majority of last season due to injury but returned to limited live drills toward the end of the year. The 6-foot-9 forward is expected to gradually ramp up to full participation, aiming to make an impact on the Cincinnati roster this upcoming season.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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