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State Of The Cincinnati Bearcats

Chuck Walter and Eric Lilly break down the state of the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball program and look ahead to their stretch of winnable games.

Game 15: Rock Bottom? Bearcats Put Up 40 Points In 54-40 Home Loss To Kansas Jayhawks

The Cincinnati men's basketball team trailed by one point late, but No. 11 Kansas scored 14 straight points to pull away down the stretch to win, 54-40, on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.
The Bearcats (10-5 overall, 0-4 Big 12) were led by junior forward Dillon Mitchell (10 points) and post Arrinten Page, who scored nine points and grabbed seven rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench.Kansas was led by center Hunter Dickinson, who had a double-double with 14 points and 12 boards. The Jayhawks improved to 12-3 overall and 3-1 in the conference.Mitchell's jumper with 7:33 left made the score 38-37, but Kansas responded with the game-defining run en route to victory.Consecutive paint baskets by Kansas center Hunter Dickinson and Shakeel Moore put the Jayhawks ahead 42-37. KU guard Zeke Mayo made a layup and then intercepted a Day Day Thomas pass and found Moore for an alley-oop dunk that extended the lead to 46-37.Mayo made another jumper and Kansas forward KJ Adams drilled two free throws to cap the run and give the visitors a 52-37 lead with 1:34 left.Cincinnati's dry spell ended when reserve forward Josh Reed made a 3-pointer at the 1:15 mark. Reed (five points) combined with Page and guards CJ Fredrick and Thomas to give the Bearcats a spark off the bench. UC held a 16-10 edge in that category.Cincinnati led 25-24 at halftime thanks to 18 points in the paint, including eight from Mitchell.Cincinnati started the game on an 8-2 run with Mitchell skying for an alley-oop dunk for the game's first points.  The Bearcats led by as many as seven in the first half after junior wing Dan Skillings Jr. scored five straight points to put UC in front 21-14 seven minutes before the break. Mitchell's one-handed slam extended Cincinnati's lead to 25-20, but Kansas' KJ Adams made a layup, and AJ Storr hit two free throws, cutting the Bearcats' lead to 1 at the half.  FROM WES MILLER"Needless to say, it's been disappointing couple of weeks, there's no doubt about that. Every part of our team and our program feels that disappointment, I thought our guys came out and played with the kind of energy and the kind of effort and the kind of approach that we should expect, and they played to our standard in that way, coming out of the gates, I was proud of that fight. They've responded well this week to a really disappointing game at Baylor because we didn't have that and I'm proud of that. I'm proud of the way they've stuck together, proud of the way that they're working. I'm proud of the way that they care. "We didn't make enough plays in the second half. At the end of the first half, and second half, we didn't make enough plays to get over the home tonight. It certainly was frustrating, because some of the mistakes that we made felt very controllable. Not only did they hurt us from converting offensively, they let the baskets on the other end, and that's where the game gets away from you. The offensive board for Kansas. What was a little frustrating there to start the second half, and at times, because we get them to miss, and we couldn't clear some defensive rebounds. Again, the way we finished the first half and some of those aspects of the second half, I'm very well aware of it. There's a little on it for us right now. We're not making shots and we're not converting. Well, even if we do get easy shots, it'll come off. We'll find our offensive rhythm again. We'll find our swagger again offensively."Dillon Mitchell on the message within the team“I think it's just all the little things and we have to stay together. I told the team the other day that we have 16 games left in the conference. I don't even think we've played that many games so far. There's still a lot of season left, and I think we just got to continue to stay together and keep working hard every day in practice, and then translate, bring what we do at practice to the game. It’s all the little details that we work on. I mean, there's so much basketball left, and we trust the coaches and trust each other. We know the shots are going to start to fall and when they do, everything's going to open up for us. We just have to continue to lock in, stay focused on the details and stay together. That is the biggest thing. It's all about the 15 other guys in that locker room and all the coaches. That's all that matters. There's a lot of basketball left. We just have to keep fighting and we will respond.” UP NEXT  Cincinnati hits the road on Wednesday to face Colorado in Boulder, Colo., at 9 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN+. The Bearcats return to Fifth Third Arena next Saturday, Jan. 18, to host Arizona State at 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

Wes Miller On The Hot Seat? Cincinnati Bearcats Lose Three Straight Big 12 Games, Host Kansas Next

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly host the Chatterbox Bearcats Midweek Show and talk about the status of Wes Miller's job as head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team. Listen to the crew break down the brutal stretch of losses against Kansas State, Arizona, and Baylor. The Bearcats have another tough one as they host #11 Kansas at Fifth Third Arena. Can the Bearcats avoid a 0-4 start in the Big 12?
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Game 14: Bearcats BLASTED At Baylor 68-48, Fall To 0-3 In Big 12

Reaction the UC's 68-48 loss at Baylor, dropping the Cats to 0-3 in the Big 12.
 

Game 13: Cincinnati Bearcats Turn It On Way Too Late, LOSE ANOTHER AT HOME To Arizona 72-67

The lack of home court advantage once again comes through, as Cincinnati falls to 0-2 in the Big 12 with a loss to Arizona. The Bearcats were booed off the floor in the first half, following a frame where they only dished out four assists as a team. However, the Cats fought hard in the second half to turn a 19-point deficit into a tie game with under a minute to go.
Chuck Walter and Hudson Klauke express frustration with Wes Miller's offensive schemes. They debate Miller's future and the team's NCAA tournament prospects. 
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The Chatties Awards, Plus Analyzing The Arizona Wildcats

In this episode of Chatterbox Bearcats, hosts Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly preview the upcoming Arizona game and introduce the inaugural "Chatties" awards. They discuss key players to watch in the Arizona matchup, including Caleb Love and Toby Awaka. The hosts then present awards for categories such as Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Comeback Player of the Year, reflecting on standout moments from Cincinnati's basketball and football seasons. 
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Game 12: Bearcats Lose Big 12 Opener at Kansas State Behind 15 Turnovers

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly provide instant reaction to the UC Bearcats 70-67 loss to Kansas State.
 
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Cincinnati Bearcats' Non-Conference Grade: B+ and Rising

Can the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team make waves in the Big 12 Conference? With a strong non-conference performance, the Bearcats are poised for an exciting season. Key players like Simas Lukosius and Aziz Bandaogo have been instrumental, showcasing impressive skills that could lead to a standout conference run.
Join hosts Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly as they break down the Bearcats' journey, analyzing victories over Xavier and Dayton, and previewing the crucial matchup against Kansas State. They also tackle mailbag questions about potential coaching changes in UC football.
Will the Bearcats capitalize on their momentum and make a statement in the Big 12? Tune in for expert analysis and insights that you won't want to miss!
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Game 11: Bearcats Beat Brakes Off Grambling, Finish Non Conference Slate 10-1 As Kansas State Looms

The Cincinnati Bearcats continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant 84-49 victory over Grambling State. This win caps off a strong non-conference slate that sees the Cats sitting at 10-1 heading into Big 12 play.
While the game against Grambling was never in doubt, there were still some encouraging signs. Aziz Bandaogo led the way with 15 points, including going 5-6 from the free throw line. His improved free throw shooting could be huge for UC moving forward. Dillon Mitchell also had a solid game with 13 points and 7 rebounds.
However, Cincinnati's three-point shooting continues to be a concern. UC went just 9-32 (28%) from beyond the arc against Grambling. This has been a trend in recent games after a hot start to the season. Players like Dan Skillings and Jizzle James, who we're counting on to at least be formidable shooters, both went just 1-6 from three.
Looking ahead to Big 12 play, UC's schedule sets up favorably compared to some other teams in the conference. Cincy avoids playing powerhouses like Iowa State and Kansas twice, instead getting two games each against more beatable opponents like Kansas State, Utah, BYU and West Virginia.
The Big 12 as a whole hasn't looked quite as dominant in non-conference play as many expected. Outside of Iowa State, Kansas, Houston and UC, there aren't many other ranked teams at the moment. Baylor and Arizona in particular have underwhelmed so far.

Game 10: Cincinnati Bearcats Pick Up Another Big In State Win! UC Defeats Dayton 66-59

Nick Niehaus and Hudson Klauke recap the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball win over the Dayton Flyers 66-59 at Heritage Bank Arena. The Bearcats dominated for most of the game, and the survive a feisty late come back from the Flyers. The fellas talk about the win, Wes Miller passing another big test and look ahead at what is next for the Cats'!
 
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