Alabama St. 12/17 7:00 ESPN+

[sedz]

We scored 1.26 points per possession tonight. That's what we should be putting up against all Q3/4 opposition. We went 22 of 24 at the rim. Only 8 midrange shots. Only 7 turnovers. Much better.

Baba Miller had the best game with 13.1 net points and a ridiculous 29.1 BPM. A perfect 10 for 10 at the rim with 14 rebounds and no turnovers. Jizzle James was second best in his first game back, putting up 6.1 net points, scoring 15 from the field on only 9 shots. Dzellat (offense) and Thiam (defense) also had good games.

Rodriguez was our worst player with negative 2.6 net points. Just 2 rebounds with no other stats in 11 minutes. Kriisa was next worst with negative 2.3 net points. He had 7 assists and just one turnover, but was 1 for 9 shooting. Everyone else was close to neutral. Abaev was just 1 for 7 from deep but had 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and no turnovers.

[bearcatbret]

Here is a thought. The Bearcat's win was not the most lopsided game in Cincinnati tonight. xavier lost big tonight. Creighton 98-57 Xavier (Dec 17, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN
That loss to x stings even more.

[BearKatz]

One last thought, going forward the starting lineup should be:

Thomas
James
Abaev
Miller
Thiam

The remainder of the season.

[bearcatbret]

Here is a question for all of you. First, my wife and I go to a few games a year. She always wants to go to the winning games (which would have been tonight). The question is: would you rather go to a game like tonight and see a blowout? or would you rather go to a game against Houston and see a great team on the floor? To see a win against a bad team or to see a loss against a great team?

[bearcatbret]

I guess I can’t complain (tho I do) as I haven’t contributed
$$ to the athletic dept in years. Maybe if the alumni
contributed more we could afford a better coach ?
Just spit-ballin.

My wife is always irritated by the amount of mail we get from UC for donations. Requested donations include athletic funds, student funds, building funds. Geez, you give for a few years and they expect that you should give all years. We are actually done in pure donations until we see improvements.

[bearcatbret]

Nelson made a comment earlier when JJ passed the ball behind the back to Miller said the most beautiful behind the back pass is the one that is caught by the recipient. A shot for sure to Kriisa.

Did I miss it but Nelson was not on the radio. It may have been Logan but I did not hear that.

[leo from jersey]

a win is always great ----good passing leads to wins

[BearKatz]

Kriisa's playing time going forward, should be off the bench and limited.

[leo from jersey]

Tillery made a drive and then nice pass for a JJ 3 -- good to see Tillery getting pt

[BearKatz]

Good Win against a bad team. Looks like James was in playing shape, definitely made an impact!

[Rufus]

Nelson made a comment earlier when JJ passed the ball behind the back to Miller said the most beautiful behind the back pass is the one that is caught by the recipient. A shot for sure to Kriisa.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Miller, Thiam and Dzellat 18 for 21. Maybe that shoud tell CWM something. Kriisa, 1 for 9.

[Rufus]

At least we're not seeing selfish bball..... for the most part. But competing against lower tier competition hasn't been their problem excepting a few instances, It's the superior or equal teams that UC usually crumbles on in the second half.

[leo from jersey]

interesting lineup Jordi Tillery and JJ

[leo from jersey]

DayDay breaks the slump