2025-26 Roster

[GoBearcats31]

Have not viewed myself but here are videos today of:
- Wes Miller (almost 30 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhdHgpWcYlM
- Day Day Thomas (8 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX9p1u2qPV0
- Baba Miller and Kerr Kriisa (15 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dfOX1fZEyQ

Saw some tweets earlier, sounds like a minor setback for Tyler McKinley who should return to the court in 1-1.5 weeks.

[GoBearcats31]

Meet the Newcomers: @shon_abaev
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1943347460723642646

Meet the Newcomers: @Khoop111 (Keyshuan Tillery)
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1945166685062717556

[swilsonsp4]

Is Buckingham a walk-on?

Essentially, yes. Practice player.

[leeraymond]

On the latest BCJ podcast, Chad Brendel shared some of what he's heard from summer workouts and it sounds as though Keyshuan Tillery has been very impressive.

That is good to hear. Somebody needs to push James and Thomas. Also, and this is important. If Tillery is good enough to earn starter's minutes, he should play starter's minutes. No politics or favoring the veterans. Play the guys that give you the best chance to win. As we all know, Coach Miller does not always do that. My guess is Tillery may be the first guard off of the bench. With Thomas and Tillery on the floor at the same time, UC's backcourt becomes super small.

However, a team can win with a small backcourt. UCONN won the national championship in 2014 with Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright. Also, Louisville won the national championship in 2013 with Russ Smith and Peyton Siva. Please note that UL had the title taken away because of some NCAA violations. Nevertheless, Smith and Siva manhandled Duke in that championship game.

If UC can play good solid defense, this smallish backcourt may be able to impose its will on the other team in most of the games. This upcoming season should be very interesting. Here is hoping that everyone stays healthy.

[leeraymond]

In fact he did

A tat across his throat? Sounds painful. Kids!

[leeraymond]

Bryson Buckingham was added to the roster (#0 - 6-2, 170 lb. freshman from Edmond, Okla.). His commitment was mentioned on the recruiting forum recently.
https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-b...son-buckingham

Speaking of offseason additions, per IG, it appears Jizzle James added a "21" tattoo across the front of his neck/over his throat.

Is Buckingham a walk-on?

[Lobot]

Bryson Buckingham was added to the roster (#0 - 6-2, 170 lb. freshman from Edmond, Okla.). His commitment was mentioned on the recruiting forum recently.
https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-b...son-buckingham

Speaking of offseason additions, per IG, it appears Jizzle James added a "21" tattoo across the front of his neck/over his throat.

In fact he did

[GoBearcats31]

Bryson Buckingham was added to the roster (#0 - 6-2, 170 lb. freshman from Edmond, Okla.). His commitment was mentioned on the recruiting forum recently.
https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-b...son-buckingham

Speaking of offseason additions, per IG, it appears Jizzle James added a "21" tattoo across the front of his neck/over his throat.

[GoBearcats31]

Meet the Newcomers: @Tafzo327Thiam
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1942629984897581153

Meet the Newcomers: @shon_abaev
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1943347460723642646

[Carthage World]

On the latest BCJ podcast, Chad Brendel shared some of what he's heard from summer workouts and it sounds as though Keyshuan Tillery has been very impressive.

A lot fans have been quick to write off Tillery for this coming season due to the wealth of ability/experience ahead of him with Jizzle, Day Day, and Kriisa. 247 has him ranked #57 in the 2025 class whereas Jizzle was #80 out of high school. Tillery was clearly brought in to have a role for next season. Wes will make it work.

[Rufus]

I am anxious to see KT in action. I hope he does extremely well this upcoming season.

[GoBearcats31]

On the latest BCJ podcast, Chad Brendel shared some of what he's heard from summer workouts and it sounds as though Keyshuan Tillery has been very impressive.

[GoBearcats31]

Meet the Newcomers: @GrantDarbyshire
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1940803001028882601

Meet the Newcomers: @Tafzo327Thiam
https://x.com/GoBearcatsMBB/status/1942629984897581153

[leeraymond]

My guess is that Baba Miller, Thiam, Thomas, and James are going to get the first crack at earning a spot on the starting five. Who is likely to get the first crack at the 3? I truly hope that politics, favoritism, and NIL money do NOT influence the coaching staff's starting five and rotational choices. For coach Miller, there is no return if he chooses wrong on who the starters and main rotational guys are. That last starter may boil down to either Celestine or Harris at the 3.

I read previously on this thread that McKinley's weight is up 15 pounds. Did I read that right? Does that mean that McKinley is now up to 255? If that is correct, McKinley may be tough to handle in the paint.

[bearcatlifer]

I think this qualifies as roster discussion. Let's be honest our point gaurd play left something to be desired last season. But I am intrigued by newcomer Kerr Krissa. He put up decent points and assist numbers at WV and Arizona.He certainly has plenty of Big 12 experience.I hope coach Miller will give him a fair shot. Maybe he can do more than just dribble around the perimeter. Any experience watching KK ? ( Wow, that kind of sounds bad!)