2025-26 Roster

[GoBearcats31]

Sounds like Brazilian freshman Lucas Arturi is on crutches and has not yet been medically cleared.

Didn't seem like he was a likely rotation piece this year anyways, but with Jizzle gone, Jaylen suffering a significant injury and Lucas being hurt the depth is shrinking.

[GoBearcats31]

Wes reiterated this morning it is a lower body injury that happened at the end of practice on Monday, declined to give more information / said when there is more to share they will.

[bearcatbret]

Cincinnati is dealing with a tough blow before the season even tips off. Jalen Haynes, a key frontcourt piece for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team, is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury - and his return timeline is now a growing concern as the 2025-26 season approaches.
Cincinnati Loses Key Forward Before Season With Sudden Injury Announcement | Fanrecap.com

[swilsonsp4]

Ugh.

Scott Springer: “Jalen Haynes, a graduate forward on the Cincinnati men’s basketball team, has been ruled out indefinitely with an undisclosed lower body injury, head coach Wes Miller announced Tuesday.”

Per Chad Brendel, possible red shirt. Tyler McKinley likely to share minutes with Moustapha Thiam @ 5. Baba Miller & Jaden Celestine to share @ 4. Shon Abaev not strong enough to play there.

They should learn more tomorrow @ CWM's presser.

[GoBearcats31]

Ugh.

Scott Springer: “Jalen Haynes, a graduate forward on the Cincinnati men’s basketball team, has been ruled out indefinitely with an undisclosed lower body injury, head coach Wes Miller announced Tuesday.”

[red_n_black_attack]

Good question and very good observation. I am thinking the same thing about the administration. Its actions suggests that it really wants to keep Miller, and it seems to be doing everything it can to increase the chances of his success. Think about this for a second; UC is bringing in 3 new basketball personnel that all have NBA experience. Think about that. Check out the new basketball personnel and the NBA experience: Kelly Peters, Special Assistant to the Head Coach (Golden State and Philadelphia); Mamadou N'Diaye, Assistant Coach (big men) (Toronto, Dallas, Atlanta, and LA Clippers), and Corey Evans (Oklahoma City).

Here is the funny part. With all of these new resources injected into the program, there is no guarantee of success. These new personnel should bring into the program some new more advanced practices that may be the difference. In the pursuit of success, it is the small details that makes the difference between wins and losses.

Gotta run. I got some chicken in the oven that I need to check. Not trying to burn the house down.

Go Bearcats.

I think the biggest benefit of bringing personnel with NBA experience is they know how to handle player egos when they first come into a lot of money. The trick in the NBA isn't some magical practice or fitness routine, it is honing the desire in oneself to work harder in practice than the other guy. The NBA guys will do more with off-court activities, so the players are focused to work hard in practice and hustle in games.

[GoBearcats31]

UC is 36 in first KenPom ratings for the season

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

what will be his responsibilities. They seem to be giving CWM all the help. Maybe this is the year.

Good question and very good observation. I am thinking the same thing about the administration. Its actions suggests that it really wants to keep Miller, and it seems to be doing everything it can to increase the chances of his success. Think about this for a second; UC is bringing in 3 new basketball personnel that all have NBA experience. Think about that. Check out the new basketball personnel and the NBA experience: Kelly Peters, Special Assistant to the Head Coach (Golden State and Philadelphia); Mamadou N'Diaye, Assistant Coach (big men) (Toronto, Dallas, Atlanta, and LA Clippers), and Corey Evans (Oklahoma City).

Here is the funny part. With all of these new resources injected into the program, there is no guarantee of success. These new personnel should bring into the program some new more advanced practices that may be the difference. In the pursuit of success, it is the small details that makes the difference between wins and losses.

Gotta run. I got some chicken in the oven that I need to check. Not trying to burn the house down.

Go Bearcats.

[GoBearcats31]

Coat and tie for the boys this year
https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

New #s (including the latest international additions)
0 - Buckingham
3 - Haynes (-15 lbs. from George Mason bio)
5 - Harris (+6 lbs. from WVU bio)
7 - Tillery
10 - Abaev
11 - Kriisa
13 - Darbyshire
14 - Arturi (listed as 6'5 205 lb. guard)
17 - Rodriguez (listed as 6'6 195 lb. guard)
18 - Miller (+10 lbs. from FAU bio)
32 - Celestine (+5 lbs. from Baylor bio)
52 - Thiam (+15 lbs. from UCF bio)

Returnees
1 - Thomas
24 - McKinley
65 - Dzellat (+15 lbs.)

[leo from jersey]

Kelly Peters Named Bearcats’ Special Assistant to the Head Coach

https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/09/...the-head-coach

what will be his responsibilities. They seem to be giving CWM all the help. Maybe this is the year.

[GoBearcats31]

Kelly Peters Named Bearcats’ Special Assistant to the Head Coach

https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/09/...the-head-coach

[bearcatbret]

Just the roster and the potential have the Bearcats in the top 30. https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bear...g8wANmSHA_MsSQ

[Carthage World]

Thiam partook in yesterday's press conference with Wes Miller and Corey Evans

Here is a Scott Springer article on Thiam https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...6007/?tbref=hp

Really enjoyed listening to Thiam speak. Very intelligent and personable young man. Excited to see him take the court.

[GoBearcats31]

Thiam partook in yesterday's press conference with Wes Miller and Corey Evans

Here is a Scott Springer article on Thiam https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...6007/?tbref=hp

[GoBearcats31]

UC is 28 in the team ratings from Evan Miyakawa
https://evanmiya.com/?team_ratings