Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Bearcats battle at top ranked Houston

Check out a preview for the Cincinnati Bearcats trip to take on the top ranked Houston Cougars with odds, players to watch, quotes and more!

Houston climbed to the top ranking in the latest AP Poll after taking down 6th ranked Iowa State and 11th ranked Baylor throughout recent days.

The Bearcats fell to 16-11 following setbacks to Oklahoma State and TCU, while Houston stayed atop the Big 12 standings with a 24-3 record.

Wes Miller's team will look to snap a losing skid against Houston as the Big 12 newcomers face off for the second time in less than a month.

Cincinnati Basketball: Preview for the Bearcats battle at top ranked Houston

Dating back to a narrow win over Houston just over four years ago, the Bearcats have suffered 10 straight losses against the former AAC foe.

Players to watch are Cincinnati forwards Simas Lukosius and John Newman III alongside center Aziz Bandaogo and guard DaVeon Thomas.

In a recent press conference, Miller explained the Bearcats will attempt to rebound as Big 12 play continues against the Cougars this week.

"We just have to keep taking it one day at a time. At the end of the year, I think we'll have a team capable of playing in the NCAA Tournament."