Sad State of Bearcat Basketball

[swilsonsp4]

I get what you're saying, but I still think Van Exel could do the job. He has past coaching expirience at the NBA Level as an Assistant Coach with the Hawks, Bucks, Grizzlies, & G League.

You have to start somewhere at the College Ranks! I believe he can relate to these young players while instilling some UC Pride back in the program. I wanted Nick when we hired Brannen, and we see how that turned out!

No thanks. At none of those stops was NVE involved in the world of recruiting, of sitting for hours on end at AAU events all summer, of running the program, including hiring experienced assistants (who also know the intricacies of dealing with teenagers and their parents/agents).

If the decision is made to end CWM's time here, I want an experienced head coach with a proven track record, not an experiment.

[leo from jersey]

I don't want Cunningham anywhere near the next hire. I'd be keeping a keen eye on Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun. Deep ties to UC.

sadly, it has been the deep pockets and not Cunningham making the choices.

[loshow22]

I don't want Cunningham anywhere near the next hire. I'd be keeping a keen eye on Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun. Deep ties to UC.

[BearKatz]

I don't want a coach with ties to UC, unless he has proven himself as a success at a quality program. Hometown Heroes generally go bust at their Alma Maters (Chris Mullen, Clyde Drexler, et al). The ones who have succeeded have worked their way up through the ranks, learning what D1 coaching is all about (Matt Painter, for instance).

I get what you're saying, but I still think Van Exel could do the job. He has past coaching expirience at the NBA Level as an Assistant Coach with the Hawks, Bucks, Grizzlies, & G League.

You have to start somewhere at the College Ranks! I believe he can relate to these young players while instilling some UC Pride back in the program. I wanted Nick when we hired Brannen, and we see how that turned out!

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

Oh okay. That explains some things, but not everything. For instance, after the EMU game, it took UC a while to post the box score. I had to go to the EMU basketball website to get the box score. Also, Xavier has posted the season stats for the UC game. UC has not.

All season long I have been complaining about the posting of the season stats. I have followed UC basketball for a long time. UC has been very good at posting the box scores and the season stats on its website, in a timely manner, until this season. This is not normal for UC. Something ain't right.

What am I complaining about? I am making a big deal out of nothing.

[bearcatbret]

The AD should be searching for the new coach now before he lets Wes go.

[steveedwards]

I don't want a coach with ties to UC, unless he has proven himself as a success at a quality program. Hometown Heroes generally go bust at their Alma Maters (Chris Mullen, Clyde Drexler, et al). The ones who have succeeded have worked their way up through the ranks, learning what D1 coaching is all about (Matt Painter, for instance).

See Tony Yates.

[swilsonsp4]

Wes should feel pressure, 5yrs now and he's failed to produce!

Players do not progress under Wes, and we have failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. I truly hope once his contract expires at the end of the season. UC Takes it's time find the right Coach with ties to the University and turn this program around.

Iv'e never witnessed a Coach as much as Wes, get Out-Coached in the 2nd Half of every close game! It's unblievable that Wes can't figure it out!

I don't want a coach with ties to UC, unless he has proven himself as a success at a quality program. Hometown Heroes generally go bust at their Alma Maters (Chris Mullen, Clyde Drexler, et al). The ones who have succeeded have worked their way up through the ranks, learning what D1 coaching is all about (Matt Painter, for instance).

[BearKatz]

Wes should feel pressure, 5yrs now and he's failed to produce!

Players do not progress under Wes, and we have failed to reach the NCAA Tournament. I truly hope once his contract expires at the end of the season. UC Takes it's time find the right Coach with ties to the University and turn this program around.

Iv'e never witnessed a Coach as much as Wes, get Out-Coached in the 2nd Half of every close game! It's unblievable that Wes can't figure it out!

[bearcatbret]

This sums up what we all feel. Cincinnati Coach Wes Miller Faces New Pressure After Shaky Start | Fanrecap.com

[D.A.H.]

There's nobody that has followed Miller's tenure with the Bearcats and this team's play so far that believes things improve as we face tougher competition. I watched the YouTube link above from "steveedwards" and the exasperation from Chad Brendel tells it all. Milller should just say nothing rather than the nonsense that "it's clear this is going to be a great team". The most hopeless scenario would be if Miller really believed this BS rather than the desperate situation that is.

yep. can we just skip what will be a fan crushing season, and get to the day, next spring, when wes gets the boot, and the fans get to renew their hope for the future of the program

[Gmann]

There's nobody that has followed Miller's tenure with the Bearcats and this team's play so far that believes things improve as we face tougher competition. I watched the YouTube link above from "steveedwards" and the exasperation from Chad Brendel tells it all. Milller should just say nothing rather than the nonsense that "it's clear this is going to be a great team". The most hopeless scenario would be if Miller really believed this BS rather than the desperate situation that is.

[leo from jersey]

Saw this from SI in Bearcat journal and it smacks of the reality of the sad state of the once proud UC Bearcats. 3 losses with the 324th ranked schedule
'Taking Steps' Cincinnati Bearcats NET Ranking Among Big 12's Worst As 2025-26 Schedule's Easiest Portion Ends

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

A link to the box scores are typically located in the postgame article.
Cincinnati Men's Basketball Falls at Xavier - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

Check out UC's season stats then you will understand what I am complaining about.

[bearcatbret]

Oh okay. That explains some things, but not everything. For instance, after the EMU game, it took UC a while to post the box score. I had to go to the EMU basketball website to get the box score. Also, Xavier has posted the season stats for the UC game. UC has not.

All season long I have been complaining about the posting of the season stats. I have followed UC basketball for a long time. UC has been very good at posting the box scores and the season stats on its website, in a timely manner, until this season. This is not normal for UC. Something ain't right.

A link to the box scores are typically located in the postgame article.
Cincinnati Men's Basketball Falls at Xavier - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website