2024/2025 Roster

[Lobot]

Something that would benefit all parties would be great. You definitely don't want the bad press of cutting him lose. His uncle Joe runs 700WLW.

[swilsonsp4]

It may be best if UC moved on FROM CJ. The problem is his body cannot take the rigors of high-level basketball. God bless him. I know that he wants to play. However, his body is not built for the constant beating that the body takes running up and down the HARDWOOD. It is time to cut ties with CJ and move on. It is not always pretty, but sometimes for the good of the program, these actions are necessary. Good luck to CJ.

If Miller & Company didn't want Fredrick, they'd have let him know long ago. I expect him to suit up for the Cats.

[bearcatbret]

It may be best if UC moved on FROM CJ. The problem is his body cannot take the rigors of high-level basketball. God bless him. I know that he wants to play. However, his body is not built for the constant beating that the body takes running up and down the HARDWOOD. It is time to cut ties with CJ and move on. It is not always pretty, but sometimes for the good of the program, these actions are necessary. Good luck to CJ.

I disagree partially. Miller could keep him on board as a student coach or similar role. He could practice with the team and see how his health holds out.

[leeraymond]

If CJ is going, today's the day. Portal entry closes at Midnight.

It may be best if UC moved on FROM CJ. The problem is his body cannot take the rigors of high-level basketball. God bless him. I know that he wants to play. However, his body is not built for the constant beating that the body takes running up and down the HARDWOOD. It is time to cut ties with CJ and move on. It is not always pretty, but sometimes for the good of the program, these actions are necessary. Good luck to CJ.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

I'm sure the staff already know.

You're probably right.

[swilsonsp4]

It would still be nice if he'd let people know so we could fill his spot, one way or another.

I'm sure the staff already know.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Very true.

It would still be nice if he'd let people know so we could fill his spot, one way or another.

[Lobot]

CJ may elect not to continue playing basketball on an athletic scholarship, so the portal deadline may not mean much.

Very true.

[red_n_black_attack]

If CJ is going, today's the day. Portal entry closes at Midnight.

CJ may elect not to continue playing basketball on an athletic scholarship, so the portal deadline may not mean much.

[GoBearcats31]

Aziz posted to social media that he will go through the draft process "but plan to finish my college career at UC. Let's do something special. Go Bearcats."

Aziz is one of 195 players to have filed as early entry candidates for the 2024 NBA Draft. He must withdraw by May 29 to retain college basketball eligibility.

[Lobot]

If CJ is going, today's the day. Portal entry closes at Midnight.

[GoBearcats31]

Take it for what it's worth, but UC has a 2024-25 roster up that so far includes all the returning guys (no freshmen, transfers -- obviously not officially enrolled yet, no official photos) and C.J. Fredrick is listed https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster Obviously this does not guarantee anything about him or anyone for that matter, but certainly there has been no indication he isn't staying.

Also, as a reminder, UC still has a coaching staff opening from when Loeffler left for Loyola.

[bearcatbret]

Interview with Conner Hickman
Holy Grail BCJ Pod 428 Connor Hickman (247sports.com)

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Any word about Fredrick?

[Lobot]

1. Aziz Bandaogo SR+
2. CJ Fredrick SR+ (UNCONFIRMED)
3. Simas Lukosius SR
4. Day Day Thomas SR
5. Connor Hickman SR (Bradley transfer)
6. Dan Skillings JR
7. Josh Reed JR
8. Jizzle James SO
9. Arrinten Page SO (USC transfer)
10. Rayvon Griffith RS FR
11. Tyler Betsey FR
12. Tyler McKinley FR

13. OPEN

CJ should update his status this week. I'd really like for CJ to be 100% healthy and returning, though I believe Connor Hickman was essentially brought in to replace him. Per Bearcat Brunch, Sean Stewart is scheduling a visit, but no others to the visit stage. If CJ forgoes any remaining eligibility, I'd love to see a high school recruit fill the slot. We already have a loaded team competing for playing time next season, and there won't be enough pt to go around unless everyone averages 15-20 minutes. While the UK decommitted players are higher ranked, I'd like to see Wes go all in on Kyle Greene. He's a top 100 player (100 per 247) and could help out in 25/26 when we lose Jizzle and DayDay.

Kyle Green has already committed to Tulane.