Xavier Hosts Eastern Michigan Friday Night
Xavier opened 1-0 with a 97-52 win over Mount St. Mary's, while Eastern Michigan also started 1-0 after a 71-70 win over Coastal Carolina.
Cincinnati Basketball News
Coverage of basketball in Cincinnati focuses on professional leagues and local college programs. This page tracks league play, tournament results, player milestones and the organizational changes driving team performance.
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November 3, 2026
Cincinnati Routs American 79-53 in Season OpenerThe Bearcats won their seventh straight season opener, despite losing Jayden Hastings to an injury in the opening minutes.
October 29, 2026
Xavier Men’s Basketball To Rebuild Roster for 2026-27The Musketeers enter the new season with a revamped lineup after finishing 10th in the Big East last year.
October 26, 2026
Cincinnati to Host American in Basketball Season OpenerThe Bearcats launch their 2026-27 season against American at home on November 2.
October 21, 2026
Bob Huggins Announces Progressive Cognitive ConditionThe Hall of Fame coach is living with a condition that affects his memory as he prepares for a Cincinnati induction.
October 20, 2026
Jerrod Calhoun Builds New Cincinnati Bearcats RosterThe coaching staff finalized a 15-player lineup for the upcoming season, featuring a blend of veteran transfers and young talent.
October 20, 2026
Kelsey Mitchell Opens Registration for Cincinnati Hoop CampThe WNBA star is hosting the youth sports program at the Woodlawn Rec Center for local children.
October 1, 2026
Cincinnati Men's Basketball Preseason Practices BeganThe Bearcats are integrating new roster members ahead of their upcoming regular season opener.
October 1, 2026
Xavier Musketeers Picked Sixth in Big East Coaches' PollThe Big East coaches placed the Musketeers sixth in their annual preseason poll during Big East Media Day.
September 27, 2026
Amire Gill Committed to Miami RedHawksThe standout Princeton High School guard has pledged to play for the RedHawks following a prep school season.
September 25, 2026
Joshua Tyson Committed to University of CincinnatiThe four-star guard chose the Bearcats over Xavier to join the 2027 recruiting class.
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Reporting here centers on professional trades, college draft prospects, playoff standings and game outcomes. It runs across the city and the communities around it where fans gather and collegiate programs compete. Collegiate tournaments and professional roster deadlines create distinct cycles for interest that dictate the volume of reporting throughout the year. Facility upgrades and athletic department staffing decisions remain the two most common recurring themes in the reporting.