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Cincinnati goes into season with primarily new roster as it looks to contend in Big 12

Wes Miller rebuilt the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball roster mostly via the transfer portal after Jizzle James' August dismissal, and they open Nov. 3 against Western Carolina.
Wes Miller goes into his fifth season leading a program that has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2019, and he faces pressure to show progress from a demanding fan base.
Frontcourt transfers Baba Miller and Moustapha Thiam add size, with Thiam averaging 2.6 blocks, while Top‑50 freshmen Shon Abaev and Keyshuan Tillery challenge for minutes.
The nonconference slate features Dayton, No. Louisville, Georgia, and Clemson, while UC hosts second-ranked Houston in the Big 12 opener on Jan. 3.
With James gone, Day Day Thomas is the leading returning scorer at 10.2 points per game and the rest of the starting lineup are newcomers as the program marks its 125th season adding veteran Jalen Haynes.

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