Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats look to sustain recent recruiting momentum in coming months

Cincinnati Bearcats during a game against the La Salle Explorers at Fifth Third Arena.
Cincinnati Bearcats during a game against the La Salle Explorers at Fifth Third Arena.

Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller is hoping to sustain recent recruiting momentum after picking up a commitment from 2024 4-star Tyler Betsey!

Heading into his senior season at St. Thomas More High School, Betsey is the highest rated prospect from Connecticut in the 2024 class via 247 Sports.

Other notable targets for the Bearcats staff include 4-star forward Darrion Sutton, 3-star forward Jayce Nathaniel, 3-star guard Jahseem Felton and more.

With a chance to secure an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since 2019, Cincinnati is looking to find major success in Miller’s third year at the helm.

Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats look to sustain recent recruiting momentum in coming months

Betsey was the top ranked prospect to commit to the Bearcats since Miller took over in 2021 and the third highest commit in modern school history.

Cincinnati has put together an intriguing 2024 class following notable commitments from Betsey along with Cincinnati native 4-star center Tyler McKinley.

Make sure to stay tuned for recruiting updates and schedule announcements as the program gears up for the initial Big 12 season to get started soon!

The recent commitment is a significant addition for the Bearcats as Betsey and McKinley form an elite duo heading into the first ever Big 12 campaign.

Cincinnati Basketball: Most important targets for the Bearcats 2024 class moving forward

Check out the most important targets for the 2024 recruiting class including a pair of prominent 4-star combo guards Travis Perry and Jase Richardson!

Nathaniel earned an offer from Cincinnati during the summer and said he plans to make a commitment in October or November according to Bearcat Journal.

Perry is currently the 6th highest rated point guard in the nation according to 247 Sports and should be considered a top priority for Cincinnati going forward.

Richardson recently included the Bearcats among his finalists with several notable programs the Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan State Spartans and others.