Sad State of Bearcat Basketball

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Saint Louis U head coach was mentioned in earlier post as a possible UC replacement. They are now 19-1, 13 in a row, and ranked 21st.

[London 'Cat]

This thread is WAY off topic. Let’s keep the discussion about UC basketball and its sad state. You are welcome to discus other topics in the General Discussion forum or preferably on another site.

[longtimefan]

McKinley's development plateaued as a sophomore at Walnut. He's another Rayvon Griffith - best suited to finish his career at a lower level unless he's willing to commit to being a career back-up in the Big 12.

Flat wrong, I saw him dominate a post season all-star game his senior year, and several other games. He belongs here, and I hope he stays. I don’t get it sometimes, like the way Yancy was constantly bashed on this board. Or how people now forget the amount of abuse heaped on Mick Cronin again from this board.

[SKell82155]

Saw Utah St play Colorado St the other night.
Utah St didn’t impress, down 10 or so at half I think.
Switched channels but revisited later & saw the last 20 secs and Utah St won. No idea what the 2nd half looked like as far as adjustments.

[leo from jersey]

We didn't even bother watching the Arizona St game last night. Had my choice between the Cats and the UFC Kickoff on Paramount Plus, and chose the more entertaining of the two. Looks like I was right, another uninspired performance by the Cats.

Question? If the University wanted to make a statement on the unacceptable play, and more importantly the coaching. Why not fire CWM now?

4 million reasons why - can't till March 31

[JBB]

A question I haven’t seen asked on this site
Why was Jerrod Calhoun considered for our head coach before backing up the brinks truck for CWM? Do you think our AD was turned down or
did Calhoun showed no interest due to the Brannen mess. Either way, UC did attract the best candidates for this job

[BearKatz]

We didn't even bother watching the Arizona St game last night. Had my choice between the Cats and the UFC Kickoff on Paramount Plus, and chose the more entertaining of the two. Looks like I was right, another uninspired performance by the Cats.

Question? If the University wanted to make a statement on the unacceptable play, and more importantly the coaching. Why not fire CWM now?

[leo from jersey]

McKinley's development plateaued as a sophomore at Walnut. He's another Rayvon Griffith - best suited to finish his career at a lower level unless he's willing to commit to being a career back-up in the Big 12.

maybe playing for his hometown team creates opportunities post career.

[Carthage World]

Although Tyler McKinley left Walnut Hills HS to play at Link Academy in MO (a traveling basketball factory), he returned to Cincy for his senior year (Winton Woods).

McKinley's development plateaued as a sophomore at Walnut. He's another Rayvon Griffith - best suited to finish his career at a lower level unless he's willing to commit to being a career back-up in the Big 12.

[leo from jersey]

I asked a question a couple of days ago. An expert on heart answered .

Another question. In close games, has the team quit on CWM.[/QUOTE]

Former Cincinnati Bearcats star and current TV analyst Terry Nelson during Cincinnati's loss at Arizona State:
"It's uninspiring. It's like they've clocked out."

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

I saw a scathing report last night (1/23/26) concerning the most disappointing college teams this season on the CBS Sports Network. The network listed Marquette, Creighton, Georgetown, and Cincinnati as disappointing teams this season. The report mentioned that Coach Miller was on the hot seat coming into this season, and at the mid-way point the team is only 10-9 and 2-4 in conference play. The report pointed out that this year's UC roster has substantial talent. The network stated that it did not expect Miller to return next year.

Miller cannot catch a break right now.

[leo from jersey]

Although Tyler McKinley left Walnut Hills HS to play at Link Academy in MO (a traveling basketball factory), he returned to Cincy for his senior year (Winton Woods).

I know, but that year cost him a lot of fan attention plus switching schools. There needs to be some stability. Huggs had a couple of locals. Bobby Brannen, Damon Flint Keith Gregor were all on the same team. I realize that one has to be a quality D1 player, but I believe the Cincy area does have them. Even Jeremiah Davenport brought an upswing in local interest until it didn't. Roland West, Bob Wiesenhahn etc are older but the city rallied around them. I will say I like Tyler due to being local. I really wanted Rayvon G to succeed. So many more locals Jerry Cousins, Steve Wendefere(?) John Jacobs was a favorite.

[swilsonsp4]

The thing is that the current pay for play players have no loyalty to the school. Therefore, what good would a Kenyon, or Nicky motivational talk do. I doubt if they would bother to listen to Oscar. Therefore, their voices must be to the community - the money people, admins and fans. I see the media really speaking up especially the radio ones. Is it to increase listeners or deep concern? Has UC lost the casual fan and perhaps some die hards? Tyler went elsewhere to play HS ball, a 4 year local kid raised loving the Cats might help but most 18 year olds only know the Brannen and Miller Cats. CWM tried talking UC tradition but didn't really gain the support of the alums. They wanted to see their tradition continue on the court and not in CWM's mouth.Tis a very sad state of a once feared program.

Although Tyler McKinley left Walnut Hills HS to play at Link Academy in MO (a traveling basketball factory), he returned to Cincy for his senior year (Winton Woods).

[leo from jersey]

The thing is that the current pay for play players have no loyalty to the school. Therefore, what good would a Kenyon, or Nicky motivational talk do. I doubt if they would bother to listen to Oscar. Therefore, their voices must be to the community - the money people, admins and fans. I see the media really speaking up especially the radio ones. Is it to increase listeners or deep concern? Has UC lost the casual fan and perhaps some die hards? Tyler went elsewhere to play HS ball, a 4 year local kid raised loving the Cats might help but most 18 year olds only know the Brannen and Miller Cats. CWM tried talking UC tradition but didn't really gain the support of the alums. They wanted to see their tradition continue on the court and not in CWM's mouth.Tis a very sad state of a once feared program.

[bearcatlifer]

It's not just a few boos. Its loud and prolonged and getting louder with each game.I do believe he is as good as gone. Let's face it... he is making a crap-ton of money with nothing to show for it. I am not booing anybody but I get it. These poor student/athletes are now highly paid mercenaries so they should expect also expect boobirds when they give up.I'll bet you every one of them is plotting their next move in the transfer portal as we speak. JC needs to have a replacement all warmed up in the bullpen right now.