Transfer Portal 2026

[BearKatz]

I respectfully disagree with James score 12 give up 16. I believe the power 5 schools did too, I think he would have jumped if there was an opening although with his prior problems, he is best under the eyes of WM. Let me encourage you. I believe we have a better coach and the community is behind him which includes $$$. I hope and expect to see improvement in play and attitude the first year. The second seeing more money and more wins. This is all hope, but after the lost decade, what do we have to lose except more games. We must break that pattern.

Go Cats

Hey, I agree with most of what you're saying. Since Brannen's 2nd year, this program has never recovered. I truly hope you're right, and CJC finally turns this around.

I'm skeptical on drinking the Kool-Aid at this point. After being burned over the last 5yrs! Hopefully CJC turns the program around sooner than later.

[swilsonsp4]

With McKinley and Haynes both out as of tonight, only Jordi's name remains, and that will end shortly. No members of the 2025-26 roster will return. None will be pursued by the staff. Calhoun reportedly told a group of boosters that anyone who hits the portal is done here. This is a 100% rebuild.

[leo from jersey]

James is a loss IMO. One of the few Bearcats you could count on to score in double figures. Yes he had his bad games, but I think the positives outweighed the negatives.

Thiam is a huge loss IMO. He lacked in rebounding and defense at times. BUT? When was the last time UC had a Big Man who could score at will. He will most likely play in the NBA someday. Will see this coming season just how much he's missed.

I respectfully disagree with James score 12 give up 16. I believe the power 5 schools did too, I think he would have jumped if there was an opening although with his prior problems, he is best under the eyes of WM. Let me encourage you. I believe we have a better coach and the community is behind him which includes $$$. I hope and expect to see improvement in play and attitude the first year. The second seeing more money and more wins. This is all hope, but after the lost decade, what do we have to lose except more games. We must break that pattern.

Go Cats

[GoBearcats31]

Another Max Bent commitment tease post on Twitter

[BearKatz]

they have a couple of bigs on campus now with a couple of visits upcoming. I don't think CJC is too worried about the departures. Chad B. said it is.5 on retained player and he is going with under. To be honest what did we really have to lose except more games.

Let's rock

Go Cats

James is a loss IMO. One of the few Bearcats you could count on to score in double figures. Yes he had his bad games, but I think the positives outweighed the negatives.

Thiam is a huge loss IMO. He lacked in rebounding and defense at times. BUT? When was the last time UC had a Big Man who could score at will. He will most likely play in the NBA someday. Will see this coming season just how much he's missed.

[leo from jersey]

At this point all we have returning from last year is 32 minutes and 9 total points in Big 12 games. That’s Jordi, 0.00697674% of our scoring. If transfers want to play in the Big 12, there’s plenty of opportunity at UC.

they have a couple of bigs on campus now with a couple of visits upcoming. I don't think CJC is too worried about the departures. Chad B. said it is.5 on retained player and he is going with under. To be honest what did we really have to lose except more games.

Let's rock

Go Cats

[longtimefan]

The only Bearcats IMO worth retaining are Thiam & Tillery.

Thiam most likely is as good as gone to one of the Blue Bloods! I don't get a feeling CJC is high on Tillery and that could be a mistake.

Blue Bloods = a lot of green. It was that way before the rule changes.

[BearKatz]

The only Bearcats IMO worth retaining are Thiam & Tillery.

Thiam most likely is as good as gone to one of the Blue Bloods! I don't get a feeling CJC is high on Tillery and that could be a mistake.

[longtimefan]

At this point all we have returning from last year is 32 minutes and 9 total points in Big 12 games. That’s Jordi, 0.00697674% of our scoring. If transfers want to play in the Big 12, there’s plenty of opportunity at UC.

[longtimefan]

Bearcats not in the portal (yet):
Jalen Haynes
Jordi Rodriguez

[BearKatz]

Yeah, 6'6" PG with elite playmaking ability. 5.6 BPM as a sophomore. X should be much better next year. They've added some nice pieces.

BK Transfer Rankings - X has moved up to #5 now.

[BearKatz]

UK just landed Diallo from Washington! Would have been nice if UC could have landed him at PG.

Zoom Diallo

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[sedz]

Looks like X landed a decent CG in Chance Westry from UAB.

Yeah, 6'6" PG with elite playmaking ability. 5.6 BPM as a sophomore. X should be much better next year. They've added some nice pieces.

[bearcatbret]

Bearcats not in the portal (yet):
Jalen Haynes
Jordi Rodriguez
Tyler McKinley

Hopefully, the reason why is because they like the university, proud to be a Bearcat and what to receive a degree. I cannot believe that the players who have 3 or 4 schools behind them have much of an education.

[BearKatz]

Bearcats not in the portal (yet):
Jalen Haynes
Jordi Rodriguez
Tyler McKinley

Tyler is now in the portal.