Chatterbox Bearcats | Cincinnati Bearcats Podcast

Nick Niehaus and Hudson Klauke DRAFT the best Cincinnati Bearcat basketball players since 2000. Which team would win?? Also, both hosts buy or sell topics for this upcoming football and basketball season for the Bearcats.

The Chatterbox Bearcats crew is back with another offseason episode packed with Cincinnati basketball discussion!
The biggest topic of the show is the news that MJ Collins has officially been ruled eligible for the 2026-27 season. What does his addition mean for Cincinnati's starting lineup? Does he immediately become the Bearcats' best player? The crew breaks down why the answer might be yes and what Collins brings to Wes Miller's roster.
With Collins now officially in the fold, is the Bearcats' roster complete? The guys discuss whether Cincinnati has all the pieces needed to compete in the Big 12 and what expectations should be entering the season.
The crew also reacts to one of the more unique events in college basketball as Cincinnati and Ohio State prepare to face off on a tennis court in a special outdoor showcase. They share their thoughts on the creative venue and what it could mean for the rivalry.
Later in the show, the conversation shifts to the growing trend of jersey patch sponsorships in college athletics. Are the extra dollars worth changing the look of the uniforms? The panel debates the pros and cons, with Eric Lilly defending the idea while the rest of the crew isn't sold.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly react to the stunning news that former Cincinnati Bearcats guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged fraud investigation. They also break down Cincinnati's roster heading into the upcoming season, take an in-depth look at the Bearcats' backcourt, and discuss the outlook for the team's guards entering 2026-27.
 
Chatterbox Bearcats on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7UDCt2L7Xt6xlIC7sgXPtMx 
 
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Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  
The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  
The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  
Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds  
513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr 
 

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly break down a huge day of news surrounding Cincinnati Bearcats athletics. The guys discuss the latest development involving potential Bearcats addition MJ Collins after news broke that Collins is part of a major NCAA eligibility lawsuit that could allow him to play one more college basketball season — and what adding a player of his caliber would mean for Jerrod Calhoun and Cincinnati heading into the 2026 season.
They also react to former Bearcats star Baba Miller being selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Draft, what it means for the future of Cincinnati basketball, and why it is another important step for the program nationally.
Plus, the crew dives into the latest surrounding the Brendan Sorsby saga and what the newest developments could mean moving forward for the future of Cincinnati Bearcats football. All that and much more on another episode covering everything Bearcats.
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr4OgL-AVm4 
 
OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:
 
Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  
The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  
The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  
Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds  
513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr 

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down the Cincinnati Bearcats’ newly finalized 2026-27 basketball schedule after the Big 12 officially announced conference opponents on Thursday. With summer workouts underway, Jerrod Calhoun’s first team in Cincinnati is beginning to take shape ahead of what looks to be another challenging season. The Bearcats are once again set to face one of the toughest schedules in college basketball, featuring a loaded non-conference slate and another brutal run through the Big 12. Cincinnati will host rival Houston for both matchups this season, while also welcoming Kansas to Fifth Third Arena and playing home-and-home series against Texas Tech and West Virginia. The guys discuss what the schedule means for Cincinnati’s NCAA Tournament hopes, early expectations for Calhoun’s first season, and why the Bearcats could once again be tested by one of the toughest conferences in the country.

Chuck, Niehaus, and Lilly break down all things Bearcats on the midweek show.

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klakue and Eric Lilly break down a massive recruiting win for new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jerrod Calhoun as 5-star prospect Kam Mercer officially commits to Cincinnati. The crew discusses what makes Mercer one of the top recruits in the country, how his game fits into Calhoun’s vision for the Bearcats, and why this commitment could be a program-changing moment for Cincinnati basketball. They also dive into the growing momentum on the recruiting trail under Calhoun and what Mercer’s decision says about the future of the program. 
 
Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdXADKXUPwQ 
 
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Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  
The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  
The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  
Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds  
513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr 

Chuck Walter and Eric Lilly provide you with a Bearcat mailbag, plus Chase Younts joins the show to talk baseball.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down Jerrod Calhoun and Cincinnati's newest transfer portal commit Akai Fleming from Georgia Tech. Where will he fit in the rotation? Will he be Cincinnati's next great guard?

Brendan Sorsby’s career is in jeopardy following a major gambling scandal, but UC Basketball just landed a massive new piece. This episode covers the Sorsby NCAA investigation/lawsuit and analyzes why new 6'9" commit Jayden Hastings is the rim-protecting big man the Bearcats needed