Fishers Tigers Jason Gardner (5) cuts down the net Saturday, March 15, 2025, after the IHSAA boys basketball 4A regional championship game against the Harrison Raiders at Frankfort High School in Frankfort, Ind. Fishers won 89-39. Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Recruiting Roundup: Four-Star Basketball Talent Visiting Cincinnati

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Nov 13, 2025 7:19 AM ET

It's time for another Recruiting Roundup ahead of a weekend filled with Cincinnati Bearcats football and basketball.

We start with an offer for three-star 2027 wide receiver Carter Davis out of Gulf Shores (Alabama).

According to 247Sports, Davis is the 566th-best player nationally and the 71st-ranked wide receiver. The 5-11 talent holds 18 offers from schools like Auburn and Alabama.

Check out his highlights here.

OFFERED — 5SFB 5⭐️ WR @PresidentCRT3R (AL.) picked up another P4 Offer to Cincinnati@5StarFBRecruits @coach_hadac @PatrickBowes32 @GoBearcatsFB pic.twitter.com/TaF2HkeMCW
— 5 Star Football Recruiting (@5StarFBRecruits) November 6, 2025

Next, we have a hoops visit this weekend from four-star 2026 forward Jason Gardner Jr. out of Fishers (Indiana). He told Jake Weingarten he is coming to town on Nov. 1.

According to 247Sports, Gardner is the 28th-best player nationally and the No. 3-ranked combo guard. He holds 13 offers from schools like Iowa and Indiana.

He is also visiting Notre Dame, Purdue, Kentucky, and Ohio State.

Top-30 junior Jason Gardner Jr. was on a recent visit spree. He talked his recent Kentucky, Florida, Purdue, Ohio State, and Notre Dame unofficial visits with @Stockrisers. Plus, he will visit Cincinnati next weekend.

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— Jake (@jakeweingarten) November 7, 2025

We stick with football the rest of the way. Cincinnati also offered unranked 2027 offensive lineman James Ross out of Ridge View (South Carolina).

He is not ranked on a major service, and this is his first offer.

Check out his highlights here.

After a great conversation with Coach Cardwell and the staff, I’m honored to have received an official offer from the University of Cincinnati Bearcats Football Program. Thank you to my family, coaches, and teammates for believing in me. @coachniccardwell pic.twitter.com/MXSTrnjUd0
— James Ross (@TheJamesRossJr) November 10, 2025

We close with an offer for 2027 four-star offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan out of Friendship Christian (Tennessee).

According to 247Sports, Buchanan is the 340th-ranked player nationally and the 17th-best interior offensive lineman.

He holds 14 offers from schools like Colorado and Bowling Green at 6-4, 328 pounds. Check out his highlights here.

Blessed to receive an offer from the university of Cincinnati!!! ⚪️⚫️ @GoBearcatsFB @CoachCardwell_ @OnTopAthletics @CoachBLoveless9 @fcs_commanders @CommandersFCS @615Preps @d1highlights @asdillon @247sports @BrandonSmart684 pic.twitter.com/EfrLlT1HNG
— Kaden Buchanan (@KadenBuchanan77) November 10, 2025