NEWS: Jerrod Calhoun to UC

[leo from jersey]

Terry Nelson said he was speaking for the Bearcat BB Alums --- **** of a coach - The school has the facilities, fans, academics, growing sports programs, cheerleaders, dance team etc. Now it is time for the team to win.

[leo from jersey]

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[GoBearcats31]

Jerrod Calhoun Named Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Head Coach

https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/03/...all-head-coach


A press conference will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fifth Third Arena. The event is open to the public and doors will open at noon.

Calhoun’s deal is a six-year contract, pending board approval. It will pay him $3.7 million in the first year with an annual raise of $100,000.

“Jerrod is a tireless worker, has an incredible passion and talent for developing not just players, but people, and has won at every stop along the way,” Cunningham said. “He’s one of the best offensive minds in college basketball and has the pedigree to take Cincinnati basketball to the next level in the Big 12 and nationally. I’m looking forward to welcoming his wife, Sarah, and children, Jordan, Kennedy, Kendall and Quinn to the Cincinnati family.”

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“It is a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to lead the Bearcats’ program – one that I know intimately as an alum and hold in the highest regard,” Calhoun said. “I am deeply grateful to John Cunningham and President Neville Pinto for their trust and confidence in me to elevate this program and guide our student-athletes as we pursue championships. Our goal is to build a program that consistently makes Bearcats fans proud, both on and off the court. Sarah, our children and I are excited to get to work at a place that means so much to our family.”


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[GoBearcats31]

Haven't watched yet myself, but a short-ish video from Field of 68 with a reaction to the Calhoun hire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFKRgMiR6mg

[BearKatz]

That may be best for everyone. Wish him well.

Mixed emotions about this one. I was hoping James would finish his career at UC.

But James has to do what's best for him. Wish him all the best!

[leo from jersey]

That may be best for everyone. Wish him well.

100% in agreement --you could see it in his freshman year - he was for himself and not the team.

[Gmann]

Jizzle is going with Wes.

I think that's good for Jizzle and Wes. I wish them both the best of luck.

[London 'Cat]

Jizzle is going with Wes.

That may be best for everyone. Wish him well.

[Rufus]

I like the sound of that if true. Seems like UC is his "dream job " if there is such a thing. However it may mean that if CJC has any amount of success while here it would be extremely difficult for someone else to lure him away.

[Corporateballa]

Any word on Jizzle coming back?

Jizzle is going with Wes.

[GoBearcats31]

Has anyone heard yet of when CJC will be introduced to bearcat nation as the new coach?

Seems like a potential press conference on Wednesday, so look for a formal announcement today?

Lenny Stokes hopped on the end of the last night's BCJ Bearcat Bounce Podcast. Sounds like he's been good friends with Calhoun for a while and is excited. Seems like Calhoun has already been talking to alums (former players), has been interested in the position for a while (maybe since November...).

[Rufus]

Has anyone heard yet of when CJC will be introduced to bearcat nation as the new coach?

[leo from jersey]

I think Roy Williams was a great coach. It was great to see him at the games and talking to WM. I think it is greater seeing Huggs at the games and talking to his old pupil.

CJC may not work out, but it is good to hope in a return to bearcat history and tradition and not just talk on an introduction speech.

Go Cats

[leo from jersey]

But Kansas was a 4 seed, and BYU also made the tourney. I'll take that next season. Maybe some of our "deep pockets" can dig a little deeper?

I think it was Chad B. who said that a few doors which have ben closed for twenty years may start opening up with this hire. It would be nice, but it may take a year I believe. Give them some wins and communication with our new coach (Maybe some with an old coach too).

[sedz]

Thiam improved dramatically over the second half. Plus, he's 7'2".

He had a 5.8 BPM in February and March. So yes, he improved over the season. 3.1 last year, 5.0 this year. I think 7 or so is a reasonable expectation for next year if he continues to improve. I don't think that's worth half of our budget. He would have to be first team all conference to earn that.