2025-26 Roster

[GoBearcats31]

Channel 5 reporting that James has been dismissed from the team.

We have this covered on Page 16 of this thread

[Lobot]

Channel 5 reporting that James has been dismissed from the team.

[leo from jersey]

Thoughts?

Starting 5 of Kriisa, Thomas, Harris, Miller, Thiam + Tillery, Celestine, Abaev, Haynes as key rotation guys?

let's ee how they mesh as a team. It is time for team over individuals. What a disaster the last two years. My thoughts are we don't have to see James Sr. mentioned on telecasts more than the Cats.

[sedz]

Thoughts?

Starting 5 of Kriisa, Thomas, Harris, Miller, Thiam + Tillery, Celestine, Abaev, Haynes as key rotation guys?

I'm hoping Abaev is good enough to start right away, pushing Harris to the bench. I like that group offensively. If Abaev can't defend it will be tough to keep him out there with Kriisa.

[GoBearcats31]

Thoughts?

Starting 5 of Kriisa, Thomas, Harris, Miller, Thiam + Tillery, Celestine, Abaev, Haynes as key rotation guys?

[leo from jersey]

Now go on as you play with who you got. Go Cats

[GoBearcats31]

Statement from Head Coach Wes Miller: “Jizzle James has been dealing with personal issues throughout summer. We removed him from the team last month. He is currently not a member of our basketball program. As this is a personal matter, I have no further comment at this time.”

Jizzle's bio has been removed from UC's roster page. It was up roughly an hour ago.

[leo from jersey]

Currently -- last month ---- hmmm

[leo from jersey]

Statement from Head Coach Wes Miller: “Jizzle James has been dealing with personal issues throughout summer. We removed him from the team last month. He is currently not a member of our basketball program. As this is a personal matter, I have no further comment at this time.”

[leo from jersey]

Just speculating but is anyone thinking this was the problem last season with DS and his "playing time". Deju vu all over again

Does anyone think CWM learned a lesson from that fiasco? I am quite confident he was spoken to by Roy Williams, UC admins. some UC deep pockets and BB team alums.

[Rufus]

Just speculating but is anyone thinking this was the problem last season with DS and his "playing time". Deju vu all over again

[D.A.H.]

Chad Brendel: "We'll have clarity by the end of the day..."

Any announcement would surely be one of the following:
- UC dismissed him from the team
- Jizzle announces he's leaving (even though he was otherwise getting the boot)
- UC is indefinitely suspending him
- Jizzle is stepping away indefinitely with UC's support

this is going to be a big year for CWM. with or without JJ, CWM needs to get this back on track. to do that, i think the drama needs to stop. does that mean JJ stays or goes? i don't know - i'm not picking sides, other than that of a fan - i want to see the team in the best position it can be in, and that doesn't happen if there's a lot of drama swirling around, and carrying into the season.

[GoBearcats31]

Chad Brendel: "We'll have clarity by the end of the day..."

Any announcement would surely be one of the following:
- UC dismissed him from the team
- Jizzle announces he's leaving (even though he was otherwise getting the boot)
- UC is indefinitely suspending him
- Jizzle is stepping away indefinitely with UC's support

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Perhaps Sincere is also looking out for his own minutes. Who really knows what the thought process is here?

[leo from jersey]

Sincere isn't completely wrong that the Cats would be okay, but I am not sure we want to test that theory for whole games or the season. Both Kriisa and Tillery could do the job, but I don't want to take away from Jizzle James. He will need breathers and I suspect he is more efficent when rested. Jizzle can still be the leader and even more of a key cog than last year with fewer minutes. Jizzle can create a shot, and make it at a high rate. His lobs were good. I believe his passing, both accuracy/timing can be improved to cut down on turnovers. Jizzle has some work to do to get even better, but it is disrespectful of Harris to suggest the team would be better or even okay without Jizzle on the team.

there may be more on the team in agreement with Sincere. Maybe even on the staff. We will see how it plays out.