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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.

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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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