2026-27 Staff and Roster

[GoBearcats31]

It's not going to happen. Per 247sports.com's ranking of the Top 250 players who hit the portal, only 6 remain unsigned. Of those, 3 are PF's (0 C's). Chad Brendel has stated that UC will not be adding any of them. Any player outside of those 250 wouldn't be considered as viable contributors for a B12 team.

They can add an international big.

UC brought in Jordi Rodriguez in August last year and Lucas Atauri (almost) in September.

[swilsonsp4]

I would feel a bit better if we had another big ( 4/5 ) that could contribute not as a project but as a sufficient means to spell others, but we'll wait and see what transpires.

It's not going to happen. Per 247sports.com's ranking of the Top 250 players who hit the portal, only 6 remain unsigned. Of those, 3 are PF's (0 C's). Chad Brendel has stated that UC will not be adding any of them. Any player outside of those 250 wouldn't be considered as viable contributors for a B12 team.

[Rufus]

I would feel a bit better if we had another big ( 4/5 ) that could contribute not as a project but as a sufficient means to spell others, but we'll wait and see what transpires.

[GoBearcats31]

New video coordinator, fresh off a year as a GA on a Final Four squad

https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/05/11/andrew-bittle-named-bearcats-video-coordinator

[GoBearcats31]

Georgia Tech's Akai Fleming committed while the site was down and is now signed. See below for the latest. Definitely could benefit from another depth piece down low.

Perryman - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Riley - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Colvin - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-roster
Elamin - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...26-27-campaign
Carson - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Mahaffey - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...ti-for-2026-27
Hastings - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...gs-for-2026-27
Tejada - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...er-for-2026-27
Allenspach - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...ch-for-2026-27
Iweze - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/05/...ts-for-2026-27
Fleming - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/05/...ng-for-2026-27

Guards
Tylan Riley, Senior (Tulsa)
Myles Colvin, Senior (Wake Forest)
Akai Fleming, Sophomore (Georgia Tech)
Trevian Carson, Senior (North Dakota State)
Elijah Perryman, Sophomore (Utah State)

Wings
Tyler Tejada, Senior (Towson)
Eric Mahaffey, RS Sophomore (Akron)
Adlan Elamin, Sophomore (Utah State)

Bigs
Riley Allenspach, Senior (George Mason)
Jayden Hastings, Junior (Boston College)
David Iweze, RS Freshman (Utah St.)

[leo from jersey]

Every new coach gives that same speech, more or less.

That is why we need to see it on the court. I didn't see it the last five years with hero ball and a "pissed" coach.

[longtimefan]

Calhoun, in a recent interview, emphasized the importance of a meticulous approach to building a team that values character as much as talent. "We want to have a very thorough process," he stated, underscoring his commitment to maintaining a balance between skill and integrity. This philosophy is expected to resonate well with Fuline's own coaching ethos.

Now that would be different.

Every new coach gives that same speech, more or less.

[Pruke]

Did we have some unsavory characters?? James had his own issues but I wish him well

[leo from jersey]

Leo, why do you say that ?
Have the Cats not had skill & integrity the last 5 years ?

I guess why they have a new coach. Cunningham was forced to listen.

[SKell82155]

Calhoun, in a recent interview, emphasized the importance of a meticulous approach to building a team that values character as much as talent. "We want to have a very thorough process," he stated, underscoring his commitment to maintaining a balance between skill and integrity. This philosophy is expected to resonate well with Fuline's own coaching ethos.

Now that would be different.

Leo, why do you say that ?
Have the Cats not had skill & integrity the last 5 years ?

[bearcatbret]

Under GoBearcats.com, they have a post for all ten new signees. However, they still only show the entire 2025-2026 roster. You can see UC's official notices for all ten in the link below.
Men's Basketball News Archive - University of Cincinnati Athletics - Official Athletics Website

[swilsonsp4]

"Cincinnati has scored a significant win off the court in the storied Crosstown Shootout rivalry. Connor Barnes, a former Xavier basketball trainer, is set to join Jerrod Calhoun's staff for the upcoming season. This move sees him bringing his training expertise from Xavier to Cincinnati, a switch that's sure to turn heads in the local basketball community."

Bearcats Steal Xavier Trainer In Rivalry Twist | Fanrecap.com

Per Chad Brendel, Connor Barnes has worked quite a bit with Aaron Himmler, who trains for the football team.

[bearcatbret]

"Cincinnati has scored a significant win off the court in the storied Crosstown Shootout rivalry. Connor Barnes, a former Xavier basketball trainer, is set to join Jerrod Calhoun's staff for the upcoming season. This move sees him bringing his training expertise from Xavier to Cincinnati, a switch that's sure to turn heads in the local basketball community."

Bearcats Steal Xavier Trainer In Rivalry Twist | Fanrecap.com

[GoBearcats31]

Mike Fuline Set to Join Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Staff

Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced Friday the addition of longtime Mount Union head coach Mike Fuline to his coaching staff. Fuline, who led the Purple Raiders for 15 seasons, will be an assistant coach and high school relations coordinator for the Bearcats.

https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/05/1/mike-fuline-set-to-join-cincinnati-mens-basketball-staff

“Mike is one of the most successful coaches in the state of Ohio,” Calhoun said. “He started at the high school level and earned this opportunity. He will provide tremendous knowledge on both sides of the ball and will strengthen our relationships with the high school coaches in the state. I am extremely excited to have Mike and his family in Cincinnati.”

[GoBearcats31]

Announced signings so far:
Perryman - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Riley - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Colvin - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-roster
Elamin - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...26-27-campaign
Carson - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...2026-27-season
Mahaffey - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...ti-for-2026-27
Hastings - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...gs-for-2026-27
Tejada - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...er-for-2026-27
Allenspach - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/04/...ch-for-2026-27
Iweze - https://gobearcats.com/news/2026/05/...ts-for-2026-27