The Cincinnati men’s basketball team is set to host Georgia State at Fifth Third Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ and can be heard on 700 WLW and via the TuneIn app.
Milestone Season for Cincinnati
This 2025-26 season marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the 125th anniversary of Cincinnati men’s basketball. The program plans to honor its storied history, featuring iconic players and the cultural legacy of the team throughout the year. The Bearcats have a rich history, including:
- 44 All-Americans
- 41 conference championships
- Six Final Four appearances
- Two consecutive national championships
Since its inception in the 1901-02 season, Cincinnati basketball has been recognized as a top-10 program in college basketball history by the Associated Press.
Head Coach Wes Miller
Wes Miller is entering his fifth season as the head coach of the Bearcats. He has been instrumental in guiding Cincinnati through its third year in the Big 12 Conference, celebrated as the best basketball conference in the nation. With 15 years of coaching experience, Miller has a successful record that includes:
- Seven 20-win seasons (two at Cincinnati)
- An overall record of 268-194
- Mentoring 25 All-Conference players
This season, Cincinnati kicked off with a resounding 94-63 victory over Western Carolina. Four Bearcats scored in double digits, including Shon Abaev, Baba Miller, and Moustapha Thiam, each contributing 18 points to the win.
Recent Updates on Roster
Cincinnati has welcomed six scholarship transfers to the team, providing a wealth of experience with an average of 80 games played at the college level. Unfortunately, graduate forward Jalen Haynes is sidelined due to a knee injury but is currently undergoing rehabilitation.
Previous Matchup Against Georgia State
The Bearcats have faced Georgia State once before, winning 68-53 during the opening round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament in Nashville. Jarron Cumberland led the Bearcats with a career-high 27 points in that matchup.
Georgia State’s Current Standing
Georgia State enters this contest having lost their opener against Eastern Michigan with a score of 71-49. The game is led by fourth-year head coach Jonas Hayes. Notably, sophomore guard Jelani Hamilton, a Preseason Sun Belt All-Conference Second Team selection, scored 13 points in the loss.
Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup this Friday night as Cincinnati aims to continue its winning streak against Georgia State at Fifth Third Arena.
