Lakhin carries Cincinnati over Bryant 73-58
— David DeJulius scored 16 points and Viktor Lakhin had 13 points and 11 rebounds to lift Cincinnati to a 73-58 win over Bryant on Sunday night.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
7-2, 1st in American
- 11/9W 65-43
- 11/13W 73-68
- 11/16W 89-66
- 11/18W 79-45
- 11/2214W 71-51
- 11/2313L 73-67
- 11/27L 61-59
- 12/1W 59-58
- 12/5W 73-58
- 12/11
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/18
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/21
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/2815
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/6
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/918
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/16
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/20
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/25
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- 2/318h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/615h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/9
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- 2/17h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/20h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/23
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- TBD
- Full Schedule
College basketball's first-year coaches: Who's overachieving, who's behind schedule?
An active offseason coaching carousel has yielded to the grind of the 2021-22 men's season. We looked at the early returns.
DeJulius helps Cincinnati hold off 59-58 Miami (Ohio) 59-58
— David DeJulius scored 12 points, hitting a jumper and a layup in the final 1:38, as Cincinnati held off Miami (Ohio) 59-58 on Wednesday night.
Monmouth narrowly tops Cincinnati 61-59
— Marcus McClary posted 18 points, Shavar Reynolds Jr. added 14 points and Monmouth held off Cincinnati 61-59 on Saturday.
No. 13 Arkansas beats Cincy 73-67 in Hall of Fame Classic
— Arkansas was clinging to a one-point lead over Cincinnati in the final minute when JD Notae missed a shot.
Arkansas seals win as Cincinnati is called for crucial charge (0:20)
Cincy escapes early 15-point hole, routs No. 14 Illini 71-51
— Cincinnati coach Wes Miller had no idea who he was watching early on against Illinois on Monday night.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Cincinnati Bearcats: Full Highlights (1:41)
Davenport drains the long 3 for Cincinnati (0:21)
Davenport carries Cincinnati over Presbyterian 79-45
— Jeremiah Davenport registered 16 points as Cincinnati easily beat Presbyterian 79-45 on Thursday night.
DeJulius lifts Cincinnati over Alabama A&M 89-66
— David DeJulius had 21 points as Cincinnati rolled past Alabama A&M 89-66 on Tuesday night.
Cincinnati turns back Georgia 73-68, Koval makes key 3
— Hayden Koval buried a dagger of a 3-pointer from the top of the key, Jeremiah Davenport drove for a layup with just over a minute remaining and Cincinnati turned back a Georgia rally for a 73-68 win on Saturday night.
Davenport carries Cincinnati over Evansville 65-43
— Jeremiah Davenport registered 11 points and eight rebounds as Cincinnati easily beat Evansville 65-43 on Tuesday night in a season opener.
The American 2021-22 predictions: Projecting Memphis' ceiling, and Houston's Final Four encore
As the countdown to the 2021-22 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series continues with the AAC.
Coaches ID college basketball's top sleeper teams for 2021-22 season
Jeff Borzello surveyed anonymous coaches from each of the top conferences to ID the teams from their leagues that have flown beneath the offseason radar.
What's the college basketball impact of the Big 12's moves?
The Big 12's planned addition of four programs will alter the landscape (again) in men's and women's college basketball.
Everything Dickie V is excited about in the upcoming men's college hoops season
Everything is awesome (baby). Here are the players, teams and games Dickie V is getting geared up for with the season drawing nearer on the horizon.
The biggest challenge for all 57 new coaches in college basketball
There are 57 new coaches in men's college basketball. We identified a distinct and fundamental challenge for each one.
Sales Pitch discussion -- How does Houston keep it rolling in the AAC, nationally?
ESPN's panel talks AAC recruiting, including Houston's emergence, the league's toughest recruiting spot and its biggest sleeper.
Sales Pitch: Which AAC schools have the most to offer recruits, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the American men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Cincinnati hires Wes Miller as new hoops coach
Cincinnati hired UNC Greenboro's Wes Miller as its next men's basketball head coach, it was announced on Wednesday.
Cincy fires Brannen after investigation of program
Cincinnati has fired head coach John Brannen after two seasons following an investigation into the men's basketball program, the school announced Friday.
Cincinnati coach Brannen on leave amid inquiry
Cincinnati has placed men's basketball coach John Brannen on paid leave pending an investigation after six Bearcats players decided to transfer last month.
Arkansas, Ohio State headline 2022 Maui field
The tournament was moved to Asheville, North Carolina last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and returns to Hawaii this year.
No. 7 Houston takes AAC tourney with 91-54 win over Cincy
— Quentin Grimes scored 21 points with five 3-pointers, Marcus Sasser had 16 points and No. 7 Houston beat Cincinnati 91-54 on Sunday in the third consecutive American Athletic Conference tournament championship game between the two teams.
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2021-22 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| UCF | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| SMU | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Top Performers 2021-22
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.6Tied-235th
Rebounds Per Game39.968th
Assists Per Game13.8Tied-167th
Points Allowed58.1
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Skillings | SF | Committed | 82 |
| Sage Tolentino | C | Committed | 80 |
| Josh Reed | PF | Committed | 79 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 6 |
| Tournament Record | 46-32 |
| Championship Seasons | 1961, 1962 |
| Tournament Appearances | 33 |