2025-26 Roster

[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.

[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

[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?

[leeraymond]

In fact he did

A tat across his throat? Sounds painful. Kids!

[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.

[swilsonsp4]

Is Buckingham a walk-on?

Essentially, yes. Practice player.