Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats should return to NCAA Tournament in 2025
By Charles Post
After missing the NCAA Tournament in the last four seasons, the Cincinnati Bearcats should be able to finally return to annual event in 2025!
Cincinnati is led by returners Simas Lukosius, Jizzle James and Daniel Skillings Jr alongside transfers Dillon Mitchell and Arrinten Page.
Mitchell was a dynamic 5-star prospect coming out of Montverde Academy and is now the 22nd highest rated transfer according to 247 Sports.
Skillings scored a team-best 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game including posting 25 points in the Big 12 Tournament victory over Kansas!
Wes Miller’s team should return to the NCAA Tournament after falling short in the last four years. #Bearcatshttps://t.co/iJupq1zI73 pic.twitter.com/CMKv5L4Qo8
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) May 23, 2024
Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats should return to NCAA Tournament in 2025
James dropped a season-high 25 points in the first start of his career to help fuel the Bearcats to a blowout victory against Bradley in the NIT.
Page was a coveted 4-star prospect coming out of Wheeler High School and was the 4th highest ranked recruit from Georgia per 247 Sports.
Stay up to date with the most recent recruiting rumors and roster moves as the Bearcats try to create momentum heading into next season!
The inaugural Big 12 campaign came to an end with a 22-15 record after Cincinnati was ousted by Indiana State in the annual NIT quarterfinals.
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