Brandon Bass Jr., son of former NBA player Brandon Bass, announced his final 5 schools, the Cincinnati Bearcats being one of them. Bass Jr. named the Bearcats along with Florida State, Central Florida, Purdue, and LSU
NEWS: 4⭐️ Brandon Bass Jr. is down to five schools, he tells @Rivals.
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) August 3, 2025
The 6-4 combo guard is a top-100 recruit in the 2026 class. https://t.co/hWZFdZVXsh pic.twitter.com/eItkS8FJ0t
The Bearcats are yet to add a player from the class of 2026, but are in contention for several high-level recruits. Cincinnati is also in contention for another former NBA player's son, Jaxon Richardson, the son of 14-year NBA veteran, Jason Richardson.
Bass Jr. stands at 6-foot-4 and is the No. 81 player in the Class of 2026, No. 12 shooting guard, and No. 16 in Florida.
Bass Jr. has the length and speed to make him a great perimeter player defender but at only 180 pounds, he gets into trouble when matched up inside the paint. He has a tight handle, and a fantastic offensive game, being able to score efficiently at all three levels.
Being the son of a well-known NBA player, Bass Jr. has always been in the limelight and is used to playing under pressure. He is exactly the kind of player you want to see in a Cincinnati Bearcats uniform.
Brandon Bass Jr. has good length and size on the perimeter.
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) July 8, 2025
Bass does a good job of moving/cutting without the ball where is shot ready. He connected on multiple jumpers and slashes to the basket.
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