Cincinnati Basketball: Daniel Skillings Jr leads the Bearcats into postseason

Cincinnati Bearcats roll past rival West Virginia Mountaineers at Fifth Third Arena in 2024
Cincinnati Bearcats roll past rival West Virginia Mountaineers at Fifth Third Arena in 2024 | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

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!

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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