2026-27 Staff and Roster

[longtimefan]

Birdies are saying to expect an influx of Utah St players to come over when the portal opens.

Big 12 players?

[longtimefan]

I guess id say if u look at a kid who has an academic full ride, the university isn't making money off of what they do while at uc, but the athletes put butts in seats and more...so they deserve more...the details of that of course can be debated

How many academic full rides are there?

[Bearcat9796]

about 100 times less,

[sedz]

Big 12 players?

Utah St was a top 30 NCAA team that beat Nova and showed better against Arizona than most of our league. They probably would have finished in the top half. So yes, they have Big 12 caliber players.

[longtimefan]

Utah St was a top 30 NCAA team that beat Nova and showed better against Arizona than most of our league. They probably would have finished in the top half. So yes, they have Big 12 caliber players.

I know that, I’m wondering about Big 12 size and athleticism. For example their top rebounder was a 6’4 guard who averaged 5.7 boards a game.

[Oldtimer_UC_fan]

I know that, I’m wondering about Big 12 size and athleticism. For example their top rebounder was a 6’4 guard who averaged 5.7 boards a game.

I'm sure Utah State transfers won't be the ONLY players we add.

[zykarious]

I know that, I’m wondering about Big 12 size and athleticism. For example their top rebounder was a 6’4 guard who averaged 5.7 boards a game.

The answer is mostly no.

Most of their key guys are out of eligibility (barring anything crazy from the NCAA). Only three potential transfers played significant minutes.

Falslev, starting SG, could compete in the big 12, he's a big, strong, guard. He is from Utah and attended the new Utah State coaches press conference (which doesn't mean he's staying there, but he's listening).
Elamin, starting PF, is a long, lanky forward with tons of athleticism. Probably needs to put on 15 lbs to make it through a season in the big 12.
Templin was their 6th man and doesn't really have the athleticism, does have size at 6'9" though. Could provide us a veteran off the bench, but if he's starting we are probably in trouble.

There are a number of back-end bench guys who could transfer here and fill the end of our bench. Haven't looked into any of those guys much. Will assume they won't be getting real minutes until it's proven otherwise.

[sedz]

I know that, I’m wondering about Big 12 size and athleticism. For example their top rebounder was a 6’4 guard who averaged 5.7 boards a game.

Sounds like Jaquon Parker. 6'3 and 5.6 boards per game in our 2012 sweet sixteen season. I'll take that. Give me production, size or not.

[longtimefan]

Sounds like Jaquon Parker. 6'3 and 5.6 boards per game in our 2012 sweet sixteen season. I'll take that. Give me production, size or not.

Heck yeah, Jaquon was relentless, one of my favorite Bearcats all time. If there’s anybody close, grab them.