Cincinnati Bearcats hire Jason Slay as assistant coach for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Jerrod Calhoun announced the hiring of Jason Slay as an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team. Slay joins from Illinois State, where he served as associate head coach, contributing to the team’s successful run in the NIT. His tenure at Youngstown State under Calhoun included two winning seasons and record-setting performances. Slay’s experience spans multiple programs, enhancing the Bearcats’ coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Cincinnati Bearcats hire Jason Slay as assistant coach.
- •Slay coached at Illinois State before joining the Bearcats.
- •He helped the Redbirds win 60 games and reach the NIT semifinals.
- •Slay previously worked under Calhoun at Youngstown State.
- •He has a rich coaching history at various colleges.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jerrod Calhoun adds new assistant coach to UC Bearcats basketball team
"Jason Slay, who coached with Jerrod Calhoun at Youngstown State, has joined the Cincinnati Bearcats for 2026-27.
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