Report: Multiple Major Predictions Have Cincinnati Landing Five-Star Talent Shon Abaev

 The Bearcats got a couple of major predictions to land a five-star talent in the 2025 class this week. Shooting guard Shon Abaev out of Calvary Christian School (Florida) could be announcing a Cincinnati commitment soon.

On3's Joe Tipton predicted the commitment along with 247Sports's Travis Branham. His top five from last month included Cincinnati, Oregon, Auburn, Arizona State, and Arkansas.

According to 247Sports, Abaev is the 24th-best player nationally and the sixth-best small forward. The 6-8 talent held 26 total offers before cutting down his list. Abaev officially visited UC on Oct. 2.

The wing has nasty shotmaking skills to go with a strong acumen around the boards. Abaev owns a killer pull-up jump shot and would fit right with Cincinnati's long energetic approach on the offensive end, while also bringing tantalizing defensive tools to sharpen.

He would be one of the three highest-rated recruits of the 247Sports era.