Cincinnati Basketball: Daniel Skillings Jr leads the Bearcats into postseason
By Charles Post
After taking home All-Big 12 honors this year, Cincinnati Bearcats forward Daniel Skillings Jr continues to impress entering postseason play!
During his sophomore campaign at Cincinnati, Skillings developed into a consistent scorer and rebounder along with improving his playmaking.
Skillings compiled a team-high 12.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game including putting up 17 points in the regular season finale on Saturday.
Wes Miller's team improved to 18-13 with the resounding win and will try to keep the season alive in the Big 12 Tournament this week!
Daniel Skillings Jr continues to play at a high level as the #Bearcats prepare for the postseason to get started.https://t.co/Jlpfa8tmIo pic.twitter.com/YbaEzRjkQe
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Cincinnati Basketball: Daniel Skillings Jr leads the Bearcats into postseason
Cincinnati held a 36-29 lead at halftime before outscoring West Virginia 56-27 in the second half to finish the regular season on a high note.
During a recent press conference on Saturday, Miller reflected on the Bearcats impressive win against West Virginia per Cincinnati Athletics.
In addition to totaling a 37-23 rebounding edge, the Bearcats scored 48 points in the paint and 27 points off turnovers against West Virginia.
With a chance to go on a run in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament, Cincinnati will reunite with West Virginia in the opening round this week!
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