2025-26 Roster

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Rodriguez looks like a Stephan Curry wannabe. Crazy three pointers, only unlike many high schoolers' highlight reels, many of these shots were made with defense all over him.

I think a guy like that could definitely spread the floor in a positive way and give us an inside outside threat. He's got good size. A bit of a handle.

I just don't know what his defense is like and if he can work within a system or needs the ball always.

Pretty much what my impression was too.

[Lobot]

The MBB account posted a team activity pic from Wes' house(?) With some pictures. Jizzle is not in the pic. Make of that what you will.

https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1953195523000643785

[John P]

The MBB account posted a team activity pic from Wes' house(?) With some pictures. Jizzle is not in the pic. Make of that what you will.

https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1953195523000643785

That's a shame...I was hoping he would stay but if his heart isn't in it, then it's best he moves on. Either way, I wish him well.

[GoBearcats31]

It's clear Jizzle is not with the team. We don't need any more photo evidence (or videos from UC where he's not included). Whether or not he comes back or could come back is a different question.

If he doesn't return ... does anyone else have this feeling that Kerr Kriisa could have a solid year? Feel like he hasn't been talked about a ton and it was assumed that Jizzle and Day Day would be the starting guards. But he's got a lot of experience and definitely elements to his game that make me think he could be a strong contributor.

[GoBearcats31]

Current Roster:
1 Day Day Thomas, 6'1 G
2 Jizzle James, 6'3 G
3 Jalen Haynes, 6'8 F
5 Sencire Harris, 6'4 G
7 Keyshuan Tillery, 6'0 G
10 Shon Abaev, 6'8 G/F
11 Kerr Kriisa, 6'3 G
17 Jordi Rodriguez, 6'6 G/F
18 Baba Miller, 6'11 F
24 Tyler McKinley, 6'9 F
32 Jalen Celestine, 6'7 F
52 Moustapha Thiam, 7'2 C
65 Halvine Dzellat, 6'10 C

Also:
0 Bryson Buckingham, 6'2 G
13 Grant Darbyshire, 6'2 G

[swilsonsp4]

Current Roster:
1 Day Day Thomas, 6'1 G
2 Jizzle James, 6'3 G
3 Jalen Haynes, 6'8 F
5 Sencire Harris, 6'4 G
7 Keyshuan Tillery, 6'0 G
10 Shon Abaev, 6'8 G/F
11 Kerr Kriisa, 6'3 G
17 Jordi Rodriguez, 6'6 G/F
18 Baba Miller, 6'11 F
24 Tyler McKinley, 6'9 F
32 Jalen Celestine, 6'7 F
52 Moustapha Thiam, 7'2 C
65 Halvine Dzellat, 6'10 C

Also:
0 Bryson Buckingham, 6'2 G
13 Grant Darbyshire, 6'2 G

Definitely a sign of the times. Of the 13 non-practice players (Buckingham/Darbyshire), 7 are from other countries. The Bearcats are starting to resemble St. Mary's.

[Rufus]

Why hasn't anyone i.e. the university or JJ's camp made a statement about what his intentions are. Or this a ploy to force CWM into guaranteeing more pt, a lock on a staring position, or even more NIL money since it has been months that JJ has participated in any team activities and it obvious that he's absent.

[zykarious]

Rodriguez looks like a Stephan Curry wannabe. Crazy three pointers, only unlike many high schoolers' highlight reels, many of these shots were made with defense all over him.

I think a guy like that could definitely spread the floor in a positive way and give us an inside outside threat. He's got good size. A bit of a handle.

I just don't know what his defense is like and if he can work within a system or needs the ball always.

Looking at his stats from last year at the pro-level, if definitely appears he's willing to fit within a system. While older highlight videos have him handling the ball some and taking crazy threes (and some crazy twos) last year it appears he almost exclusively shot 3's and they were mainly spot up. Seems like a guy who's willing to stick to the role he's been given.

Defensively, he appears to have the athleticism and length to be at least an average to above-average defender at the 3, but it's hard to know how quickly he'll figure out our defense and how much defense he was actually expected to play previously.

[zykarious]

Why hasn't anyone i.e. the university or JJ's camp made a statement about what his intentions are. Or this a ploy to force CWM into guaranteeing more pt, a lock on a staring position, or even more NIL money since it has been months that JJ has participated in any team activities and it obvious that he's absent.

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the team to say anything. There's simply no benefit to airing out dirty laundry and plenty of harm to be done by doing so. As a coaching staff, you want to show current and prospective players you have their backs and you don't do that by making things public. They may be forced to say something if Jizzle isn't with the team once the season starts, but I'd expect it to be a very bland statement.

Jizzle is hopefully working on himself and I wouldn't expect anything from him or his camp before near the start of the season either unless Jizzle starts posting things on twitter again without their approval. If he's trying to move on, poor behavior (such as random twitter posting) is not attractive to other prospective teams/coaches. If it's a ploy for playing time or NIL money, it's a terrible move. Skipping practice is not a way to earn PT. There's simply no benefit to making things public for either side, so it's unlikely we'll hear anything any time soon.

[GoBearcats31]

Someone posted this on BCJ - Jizzle James appears to have been or is working out in Houston with John Lucas Enterprises https://x.com/JLEnterprises/status/1953470269957267797

John Lucas has been operating a substance abuse recovery program for athletes. So it's reasonable to suggest this is all connected. Perhaps this is a good sign for Jizzle's well-being regardless of his status this upcoming season. Of course, it could be just basketball training (and him clearly not being in Cincinnati).

JJ has a new haircut and is wearing UC gear.

[D.A.H.]

Someone posted this on BCJ - Jizzle James appears to have been or is working out in Houston with John Lucas Enterprises https://x.com/JLEnterprises/status/1953470269957267797

John Lucas has been operating a substance abuse recovery program for athletes. So it's reasonable to suggest this is all connected. Perhaps this is a good sign for Jizzle's well-being regardless of his status this upcoming season. Of course, it could be just basketball training (and him clearly not being in Cincinnati).

JJ has a new haircut and is wearing UC gear.

new haircut, taking a break - maybe some thing(s) were going on, and JJ is just trying to go to a new chapter - wish him well - hope he comes back recharged and rarin' to go

[Lobot]

Someone posted this on BCJ - Jizzle James appears to have been or is working out in Houston with John Lucas Enterprises https://x.com/JLEnterprises/status/1953470269957267797

John Lucas has been operating a substance abuse recovery program for athletes. So it's reasonable to suggest this is all connected. Perhaps this is a good sign for Jizzle's well-being regardless of his status this upcoming season. Of course, it could be just basketball training (and him clearly not being in Cincinnati).

JJ has a new haircut and is wearing UC gear.

Yes I saw this and it's not the first time he's worked out with JLE. Oddly enough last year this happened in Houston's practice gym.

I have no issue with him being away from team for this honestly. I think connecting Jizzle with substance abuse is a very, very long reach. This is his summer/fall routine.

Jizzle has a 1 year old. Those of you with kids certainly understand the no sleep aspect of life that brings. I really don't think he's gone over the edge somehow. He's just tired as F

[leo from jersey]

Yes I saw this and it's not the first time he's worked out with JLE. Oddly enough last year this happened in Houston's practice gym.

I have no issue with him being away from team for this honestly. I think connecting Jizzle with substance abuse is a very, very long reach. This is his summer/fall routine.

Jizzle has a 1 year old. Those of you with kids certainly understand the no sleep aspect of life that brings. I really don't think he's gone over the edge somehow. He's just tired as F

I will root for those who show up for the games. My best to all.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Has the homepage changed on Bearcat News?

[Lobot]

No and if you're seeing something different , let me know,.

Now then, the GoBearcats.com homepage has changed. Is this what you meant ?