2024/2025 Roster

[red_n_black_attack]

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.

[leo from jersey]

that's what I was about to ask myself Gmann, with a big and a guard who can both score and facilitate committed what's the consensus of everyone on our roster need now.

The Big O in his prime will work - passing, rebounding, defense, FT completions and not just scoring although he was rather good at that.

[Rufus]

I agree. With Aziz prone to foul trouble and Page a project I'd prefer another big body, a 4/5 with some beef. I still don't get what's going on with CJ......

that's what I was about to ask myself Gmann, with a big and a guard who can both score and facilitate committed what's the consensus of everyone on our roster need now.

[GoBearcats31]

Jizzle has confirmed he is back courtesy of a Chad Johnson announcement on Jizzle’s instagram post

Scott Springer's got quotes https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...s/73333131007/

"Everything's falling in line," Jizzle James said. "I had some unfinished business I want to do at the college level."

"I think it's only going to get better, helping this program moving forward reaching the goals we have this next upcoming year," James said.

"Wes is all about the process and the culture of me becoming an NBA player," James said. "I think this is the best fit and the best direction to stay this following year. I think it's best for me and my development going forward."

"I can't wait to put it on display from the start next year," James said.

[GoBearcats31]

https://twitter.com/SeanPaulCBB/stat...30965728149787

Cincinnati is doing an outstanding job in the portal, addressing a few needs to strengthen a strong core. Connor Hickman is an elite shooter who can defend, and Arrinten Page is an upside swing.

Day Day Thomas, Jizzle James and Dan Skillings should each get better — Skillings could be a top Big 12 player. Can’t forget about Simas Lukosius either.

Love the Bearcats potential. Possible top 15-20 team right now.

[Lobot]

I agree. With Aziz prone to foul trouble and Page a project I'd prefer another big body, a 4/5 with some beef. I still don't get what's going on with CJ......

Complete hunch here but I think this has something to do with the end of the academic year. Transfer portal wise he's got untl May 1 to make a move. If he's going to move to an academic scholly, they may have to wait until the semester is over.

[Gmann]

They have options but I'd prefer another Big if we can find one. Even with the Page commitment, I feel like we're light in the post with all the outgoing movement at those spots.

I agree. With Aziz prone to foul trouble and Page a project I'd prefer another big body, a 4/5 with some beef. I still don't get what's going on with CJ......

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Can we talk Isaiah Collier into coming with Page? lol

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

I'd shoot for a big, unless you can get someone like Wagner.

[Lobot]

last spot...best avaliable? or shoot for a particular position?

They have options but I'd prefer another Big if we can find one. Even with the Page commitment, I feel like we're light in the post with all the outgoing movement at those spots.

[Bearcat9796]

last spot...best avaliable? or shoot for a particular position?

[GoBearcats31]

Jizzle has confirmed he is back courtesy of a Chad Johnson announcement on Jizzle’s instagram post

[Rufus]

That's one heck of a three year span recruiting job. If the above ranking numbers are true indicators of the on board talent we now possess and this staff can develope them / get them to gel / play as a unit and not play hero ball there can be no excuses for here on out.

[GoBearcats31]

1. Aziz Bandaogo SR+
2. CJ Fredrick SR+
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


For those that care (using 247 ratings):
Dan Skillings #105 recruit in the 2022 class
Arrinten Page #57 recruit in the 2023 class (incoming transfer)
Rayvon Griffith #64 recruit in the 2023 class
Jizzle James #80 recruit in the 2023 class
Tyler Betsey #41 recruit in the 2024 class
Tyler McKinley #74 recruit in the 2024 class

[GoBearcats31]

1. Aziz Bandaogo SR+
2. CJ Fredrick SR+
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. Rayvon Griffith FR (redshirt)
10. Tyler Betsey FR
11. Tyler McKinley FR

12. OPEN (Reynolds)
13. OPEN (Tolentino)