2026-27 Staff and Roster

[Lobot]

The NCAA challenge to Judge Wagner's ruling was dismissed today. MJ Collins is still eligible for now

[Rufus]

I am probably wrong in the make up of board members but I stand by the premise that upper eschelon schools rule and vote on matters that benefit only them and not college athletics as a whole. The state of college athletics wouldn't find itself in this mess after COVID if it wasn't otherwise.

[leo from jersey]

The NCAA board of directors are made up of presidents (or designees) of 20 different schools. Only six of them are from P4 institutions, with four of those from B1G/SEC schools. The remaining 14 are spread out across D1, including mid-majors and FCS programs.

That is the official allotment. The thing is money does the talking and just a few schools bring in the money that are distributed to all in various measures. I think we know who sets the procedures. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Who carries the clout Ohio State or Ball state. I think we can plainly see that by who is picked to go to the various championship tourneys. TV needs marquee matchups. Who will many watch this year Texas Tech v, UC or East Carolina v. Charlotte. Who gets the games on prestige networks.

[swilsonsp4]

" The NCAA “claims to value competition,” Wagner said. “However, it is unclear how these rules, arbitrarily enforced against these plaintiffs, promote competition.”

Some people don't realize just who the NCAA board is made up of but we here on this forum knows what's up! . Primarily the board is made up of members and alumni of the prestigious schools, those who's institutions are always always at the top of their respective conference standings whether it be football or basketball, which are the top dollars earners for every school. They are those who are competing for national championships year after year. So the above quote is essentially saying that the rule they want to enforce would effect players who the elite schools deemed were not worthy to make "their" respective rosters better or they were not able to seduce those players to one of their rosters. And that's how UC and X got a dog in this fight. The proverbial blue blood programs didn't want other programs to potentially be more competitive than they.
If they can't "buy" a particular player the covet, they enact rules or arbitrarily rule these players ineligible. If they won't play for them then they are not going to play at all.

The NCAA board of directors are made up of presidents (or designees) of 20 different schools. Only six of them are from P4 institutions, with four of those from B1G/SEC schools. The remaining 14 are spread out across D1, including mid-majors and FCS programs.

[Rufus]

" The NCAA “claims to value competition,” Wagner said. “However, it is unclear how these rules, arbitrarily enforced against these plaintiffs, promote competition.”

Some people don't realize just who the NCAA board is made up of but we here on this forum knows what's up! . Primarily the board is made up of members and alumni of the prestigious schools, those who's institutions are always always at the top of their respective conference standings whether it be football or basketball, which are the top dollars earners for every school. They are those who are competing for national championships year after year. So the above quote is essentially saying that the rule they want to enforce would effect players who the elite schools deemed were not worthy to make "their" respective rosters better or they were not able to seduce those players to one of their rosters. And that's how UC and X got a dog in this fight. The proverbial blue blood programs didn't want other programs to potentially be more competitive than they.
If they can't "buy" a particular player the covet, they enact rules or arbitrarily rule these players ineligible. If they won't play for them then they are not going to play at all.

[London 'Cat]

Link to the article in The Enquirer

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/2026/07/09/hamilton-county-judge-blocks-ncaa-from-enforcing-new-eligibility-rules/90865358007/

[leo from jersey]

Judge Wagner who made the call went to XU for undergrad and UC for law school. Interesting.

[leo from jersey]

The NCAA just announced that they will appeal.

what did we expect them to say.

now some good news after the last few days.

Any guess on the starters now?

Any guess where the additional NIL is coming from and how much. Collins won't come cheap.

[swilsonsp4]

The judge did clarify that his ruling applies only to athletes who entered the portal before the case was filed. [Check that. I read it backwards. The judge ruled that, because most of the athletes that would have this option were unaware that this could occur, the portal limitations are invalid in this case.]

The NCAA just announced that they will appeal.

[swilsonsp4]

Utah State's 2025-26 leading scorer MJ Collins has announced his commitment to UC on Instagram.

It appears he and the other plaintiffs in the Hamilton County lawsuit are eligible for now, based on a preliminary injunction, but it's not final.

The judge did clarify that his ruling applies only to athletes who entered the portal before the case was filed. [Check that. I read it backwards. The judge ruled that, because most of the athletes that would have this option were unaware that this could occur, the portal limitations are invalid in this case.]

[GoBearcats31]

Utah State's 2025-26 leading scorer MJ Collins has announced his commitment to UC on Instagram.

It appears he and the other plaintiffs in the Hamilton County lawsuit are eligible for now, based on a preliminary injunction, but it's not final.

[leo from jersey]

Folks there was a concern when all of the old players left that we could field a team. Well we did and perhaps two more are coming. CJC would not have taken the job without some assurances. The good news is - How are we getting the NIL money to bring in these two new players as one might be a starter. It seems that we have that $$$$. I am positive for this year, but really looking forward to the second year when other players see our positive program and we can get that ace.

Go Cats

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

Sounds like college athletes will soon be eligible for five years, and lawsuits are being filed on behalf of student-athletes (otherwise out of eligibility) seeking a fifth year in the wake of the forthcoming new eligibility model.

It appears that two former Utah State players -- including leading scorer MJ Collins and also Kolby King -- are hoping to play at UC, should they be granted another year of eligbility. https://www.on3.com/news/filip-borov...ibility-model/ / https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...n/90674988007/

I'm not sure the likelihood of them winning / ending up at UC, but would seem to be good news for some but not as much for others (if Collins -- a guard -- were eligible at UC this year, that may upset some of the other guards who were promised a certain role on the team).


Update -- adding in Scott Spring article https://www.cincinnati.com/story/spo...g/90676490007/

So, what happened on that June 22nd or 23rd vote?

[bearcatbret]

"His scoring prowess was on full display, leading his team and ranking fourth in the Mountain West with 17.5 points per game. Add to that his averages of 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists, along with impressive shooting percentages - 48.7% overall and 36.1% from beyond the arc - and it's clear why Cincinnati is eager to bring him on board."

https://fanrecap.com/cincinnati-bearcats/bearcats-transfer-target-faces-major-ncaa-hurdle-calhoun-fans-need-to-watch--boFe3?utm_source=cincinnati-bearcats&utm_medium=SI&utm_campaign=ncaab-mk&utm_content=1685605015014775_122297348144017975&utm_term=pp&fbclid=IwY2xjawSqB0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4d3dPVzRwSVY1Z01Wajdlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHulgUx_hMhtGrp2WN4ZbsQBDKvAaDDzhn0i3mLbXqzRbCaxnfCrrOtkI7mc2_aem_Y5Mk6VEDD7QA3pgQzrkDSg

[leo from jersey]

Collins and King were both 5+ BPM players. Can't turn that down. They could push Colvin and Fleming out of the rotation.

bring them in. I am sure CJC will go by the best man wins. Good depth regardless.