According to multiple reports within recent days, the Cincinnati Bearcats are expected to bring in South Carolina assistant coach Tim Buckley!
Buckley was Ball State's head coach and was an assistant at Indiana and Marquette for a decade, plus stints with Iowa, South Carolina and UNLV.
Cincinnati was in search of an assistant coach when Josh Loeffler departed after one year and Buckley will reportedly join the revamped staff!
There should be an official hiring in the coming days and Buckley will aim to make an impact as the Bearcats prepare for the 2025 campaign.
Wes Miller’s coaching staff is reportedly expected to hire South Carolina assistant coach Tim Buckley! #Bearcats
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) May 30, 2024
The former Ball State head coach will join #Cincinnati after assistant coaching stints at Iowa, Indiana and Marquette.https://t.co/O2VsbaRm1L pic.twitter.com/GGkySwnkbe
Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats to hire South Carolina assistant Tim Buckley
Cincinnati is scheduled to meet Villanova in the Big East-Big 12 Battle, followed by facing Xavier in the Crosstown Shootout on December 14!
Other notable opponents set for next season are Dayton, Georgia Tech and Morehead State, along with trips to Howard and Northern Kentucky.
Stay up to date with the most recent recruiting rumors and roster moves as the Bearcats try to create momentum heading into next season!
Wes Miller's team should find plenty of success in non-conference play and return to the NCAA Tournament after falling short in recent years.