It's been six years since the Cincinnati Bearcats last played in the NCAA Tournament. Since then, they've had multiple coaches lead the program and saw a massive roster exodus in 2021. But fourth-year coach Wes Miller has rebuilt the Bearcats program, and the Bearcats are in the AP Top 25 (No. 20) for the first time in six years.
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Returning their top three scorers from last year, Cincinnati is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019. Competing in a conference that tied for the most teams in the NCAA Tournament with eight, the Bearcats held their own in losing just one Big 12 game by double-digits. The Bearcats signed three players in the transfer portal this offseason, including two experienced forwards and a guard.G Dan Skillings Jr. .
The Bearcats open the season on Nov. 4 when they host the Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Cincinnati will play one Power Four team in their non-conference schedule, a road game at Georgia Tech on Nov. 23. They’ll play at Villanova on Dec. 3 and host the Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout against Xavier Dec. 14. The conference opener will be against Arizona on Jan. 4.The Bearcats return over 50% of their scoring, rebounding and assists from last year, returning four starters from last year’s team.
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