Cincinnati Bearcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wes Miller Reportedly Lands Fresh Head Coaching Gig Following 5 Seasons At Cincinnati

Former Bearcats basketball head coach Wes Miller has landed a new gig in Cincinnati's old conference. Sidelines Charlotte reports he is taking over the Charlotte 49ers head coaching role in the American Athletic Conference.

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Cincinnati Bearcats Officially Move On From Wes Miller, Buyout Figure Revealed

The Bearcats officially moved on from Wes Miller on Thursday. Cincinnati Athletics announced they reached a financial agreement to end the contract with their former head basketball coach.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 19

Cincinnati Bearcats Star Named Top 50 2026 NFL Draft Talent

ESPN's Field Yates released his latest top 50 big board for the 2026 NFL Draft, and one Bearcat made the list: Jake Golday. He has the Bearcats linebacker ranked 46th overall and third among LBs behind Ohio State's Sonny Styles and Georgia's CJ Allen.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 17

Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Offers Rising Local Playmaker, Three-Star Talents

The Bearcats football team is on spring break this week before getting back into practice action next week. It brings us to another Recruiting Roundup as the coaching staff sends out more offers in recent days.

Wes Miller News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 14

Four-Star 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Commit Kayden Allen Opens Recruitment Again

More fallout came down from the Wes Miller firing on Saturday night. Cincinnati four-star 2026 guard commit Kayden Allen is de-committing from the program as the only member of UC's 20276 class.

Blown lead costs Cincinnati coach Wes Miller his job

Blowing an eight-point lead down the stretch cost the Cincinnati Bearcats a likely berth in March Madness and cost their coach his job.

Cincinnati fires coach Wes Miller

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

Miami (Ohio)'s MAC tournament quarterfinals loss re-opens March Madness at-large debate

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Wide Receiver Isaiah Johnson Dives Into Opening Spring Football Days

The Bearcats have a new pass-catcher group once again for the football program to roll out this fall, except for one name: Wide receiver Isaiah Johnson.

Wes Miller News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 12

Wes Miller Points To Early Issues In Bearcats Tenure As Main Reason To Keep Cincinnati Coaching Role

The Bearcats basketball program has a massive decision to make on Wes Miller and his contract. They can move on now for a $9.9 million buyout or wait until April 1 and pay him $4.69 million to go away.

Wes Miller News / Heartland College Sports / March 11

Wes Miller Dubs Cincinnati as ‘One of the Best Teams in the Country’ With a Caveat

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Cincinnati Bearcats knew their NCAA Tournament bubble was on the verge of bursting with every game they played in Kansas City. Well, the bubble burst on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / March 11

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Season Hopes Collapse Across 66-65 Loss To UCF

Cincinnati basketball's main goals this season are off the table after a 66-65 overtime loss to UCF in the Second Round of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Big 12 Tournament Odds, Preview: UCF Knights

The nine-seeded Bearcats take on the eighth-seeded UCF Knights in the Big 12 Tournament this afternoon. Cincinnati is a 2.5-point favorite on the consensus betting line, with a point total sitting at 147.5.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 9

Analyst Renee Montgomery Makes NCAA Tournament Case for Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bearcats remain firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble, but one prominent analyst believes the Bearcats have a resume worthy of dancing in March.