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HISTORIC WIN! Bearcats Beat Blue Demons In Crown Opening Round

This is not how we had the first April win in our lives in mind. Cats beat the Demons and advance in The Crown.

Which Players Are Bearcats Targeting In Portal? Plus Shon Abaev Prepares For McDonalds All-American Game

The transfer portal has opened and the Cincinnati Bearcats have been radio silent. So far not a single Bearcat has entered the portal, nor has anyone committed.
The Chatterbox Bearcats fellas discuss the names attached to UC, the full roster they will have in The Crown Tournament, plus look ahead to the McDonald's All-American game and their crowned jewel Shon Abaev.
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Cincinnati Bearcats Losing Jizzle James in Transfer Portal? College Basketball Rumors, Coaching News

The Chatterbox Bearcats crew discusses the first day of the transfer portal for college basketball, as rumors are swirling with Jizzle James and Dan Skillings. The fellas also discuss the latest college basketball coaching rumors, the Bearcats competing the prestigious Crown Tournament and answer viewer questions.

Cats Play DePaul In The Crown, UC Hires A Hoops GM, Plus Spring Football Thoughts

Cincinnati Bearcats basketball faced a challenging season, culminating in their participation in the "Crown" tournament. With a $300,000 prize at stake, can the Bearcats turn their fortunes around against DePaul? Meanwhile, the football team shows promise with standout performances in spring practice, hinting at a brighter future under new leadership.
Explore the impact of Corey Evans' hiring as General Manager for UC basketball and his potential to reshape recruiting strategies. 
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The Season From Hell Is Over Following Loss To Iowa State, What's Next?

Chuck and Houdini react to the Cincinnati Bearcats loss to Iowa State in Big 12 Tournament, their final live reaction show of the season.
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Big 12 Tournament Opener: Cincinnati Bearcats Look Good In BLOWOUT Win Over Oklahoma State, Iowa State Up Next

The Cincinnati Bearcats have earned themselves another opportunity with the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Tournament, this coming after UC demolished Oklahoma State from start to finish. Chuck Walter and Nick Niehaus breaks down a really good performance, but why it makes the outlook even more frustrating.
 
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Game 31: Wes Miller Confirmed Returning Next Season... Oh The Game? Yeah We Lost Again

The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball program will finish only above Colorado and Arizona State in the Big 12 after losing to Oklahoma State to finish the season. 
Wes Miller was returning regardless. Chuck and Houdini react to what has been a brutal Cats season.

Game 30: Infuriating Senior Day Loss To Kansas State Raises More Questions About Direction Of This Program

Chuck Walter and Hudson Klauke are angry. Listen to them vent, following a Senior Day loss to Kansas State.
The Cincinnati Bearcats' NCAA Tournament dreams came crashing down in a gut-wrenching 54-49 loss to Kansas State on Senior Night. This defeat not only ended our hopes of making the Big Dance but also exposed deeper issues within the program.
As a lifelong Bearcats fan, I'm beyond disappointed. We entered this must-win game as 8.5-point favorites at home, yet we couldn't even muster 50 points. The atmosphere in Fifth Third Arena felt more like a funeral than a crucial late-season matchup.
A Season of Frustration
This loss encapsulates our entire season - inconsistent play, lack of offensive identity, and an inability to close out games. We've gone from being ranked 15th in the country after beating Xavier to now facing the harsh reality of missing the NCAA Tournament yet again.
The most frustrating part is that this team has talent. Players like Jizzle James and Dayday Thomas have shown flashes of brilliance, but we've struggled to put it all together consistently. Our offense often devolves into contested jumpers from undersized guards - a recipe that simply doesn't work at the Big 12 level.
Questions Surrounding Wes Miller
While I believe Wes Miller is a good person and players seem to like him, his tenure so far has been underwhelming. In four years, he hasn't left the program in a better place than he found it. The lack of progress is concerning, especially given the resources and support he's received.
Miller's roster construction and in-game adjustments have come under scrutiny. The regression of players like Dan Skillings and Simas Lukosius is particularly troubling. As much as I want to believe in Wes, it's becoming increasingly difficult to justify his long leash.
The transfer portal will be crucial this offseason. Miller needs to overhaul this roster and find a way to compete in the Big 12. If he can't turn things around next season, his seat will undoubtedly get hot.
For Bearcats fans, this is a bitter pill to swallow. We've gone from being a perennial NCAA Tournament team to struggling for relevance. The passion is still there, but the product on the court needs to improve dramatically.
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Cincinnati Has A Few Seniors Not Walking? Plus, Kansas State Preview And Life On The Bubble

Eric Lilly and Nick Niehaus bring you the midweek show, ahead of Senior Night against Kansas State at Fifth Third Arena.
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Game 29: Day Day Thomas Foul Trouble Dooms Cats Early, Houston Cougars Cruise Past Bearcats 73-64

Cincinnati had a prime chance to firmly stamp an NCAA ticket with a road win over Houston, but really never stood a chance against a LEGIT National Title contender and Big 12 Champion.
Chuck and Houdini react to the game.
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