Transfer Portal 2026

[bearcatbret]

I may be an outlier in the rankings game but, I with the right coach and the right players, you can have a well-coached team that understands the game and plays the game as a team. Every year, the tournament has upsets by mid-majors and the reason is because they play as a team and they make basketball plays. This may not be enough to get through the Big 12 gauntlet, but it may be enough to get to the tournament in the first year. We still need a player that can take the game over in crunch time - see Martin or Logan.

[Rufus]

What is everyone's opinion of UC'S signings so far? Is there any star power? What are our major needs moving forward?

Well I'm breathing a little easier than I was over the weekend now that we got us some pgs. But seriously, everyone of these guys look good with their analytics, bios and highlights on film so if they are the type of "kids" that CJC can coach up and the monster factory can build, then it looks like it just may be fun watching UC bball again. Here's hoping so.

[sedz]

What is everyone's opinion of UC'S signings so far? Is there any star power? What are our major needs moving forward?

I think Tejada has the highest star power this year. Elamin potentially in 2-3 years. We don't have a true starting PG yet but I'd be comfortable with Carson as a combo guard. Tylen Riley would fill that role if he picks us on Wednesday. Biggest need is interior defense. We're looking at a couple defensive bigs in Jayden Hastings and Anton Bonke.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

What is everyone's opinion of UC'S signings so far? Is there any star power? What are our major needs moving forward?

[BearKatz]

Appears to be the first actual signing
https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season

“Elijah has incredible feel for a point guard,” Calhoun said. “He’s a young man who has great promise and, obviously, there’s significant familiarity for him with our system and for our staff with his game. Elijah can really grow here. He sees the floor well and players love playing with him. Elijah can get downhill, play out of pick and rolls and is a wonderful kid.”

That's great news!

[sedz]

Are there any thoughts that Carson might have more than one year of eligibility because he went to Community College?

Seems like he should have another year just like Day Day. I can never be sure of anything anymore though.

[westside bearcat]

Are there any thoughts that Carson might have more than one year of eligibility because he went to Community College?

[GoBearcats31]

Looks like Elijah Perryman officially signed! Another great pickup. Keep them coming.

Appears to be the first actual signing
https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season

“Elijah has incredible feel for a point guard,” Calhoun said. “He’s a young man who has great promise and, obviously, there’s significant familiarity for him with our system and for our staff with his game. Elijah can really grow here. He sees the floor well and players love playing with him. Elijah can get downhill, play out of pick and rolls and is a wonderful kid.”

[leo from jersey]

Perhaps another is coming this week.

[Natination113]

Looks like Elijah Perryman officially signed! Another great pickup. Keep them coming.

[sedz]

Perryman commits. Got our potential PG rotation today.

[Natination113]

@DraftExpress

NEWS: North Dakota State transfer Trevian Carson has committed to Cincinnati, Nigel Carter and Gabe Hekmat of @WEAVE tell DraftExpress. The 6'3 junior was named First Team All-Summit League and All-Defensive Team, averaging 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

I feel this was great pickup for Calhoun and the Cats. I think he fits his style of play, better than Tillery. Carson is also more seasoned than Tillery, probably better all around player than him. Obviously he will need to pick up a few more guards, but I love the direction that he’s going, with building this roster.

[dmoney70]

Is it just me or am I overly excited that all these guys shoot 80-ish% free throws? I don't think I've ever seen so many of this kind of free throw shooters in Bearcat uniforms.

[sedz]

That's three legends right there.... If he is 1/2 as good as those guys we have a real winner.

Agreed. The more I watch the more he reminds me of Jaquon. Not an above the rim guy but rebounds very well with positioning. Good handles. Won't take it all the way to the rim but can split perimeter doubles. Will sneak to the block without the ball for quick release layups. Not a high volume iso shooter but makes 38% from deep.

[GoBearcats31]

Another commitment incoming? Assistant Max Bent just posted his second Kenyon GIF of the day -- the first one preceded the Carson commitment news by a very short amount of time.