Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball prepares for 2026-27 season under Calhoun
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The Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team is set for the 2026-27 season under new head coach Jerrod Calhoun. Following exhibitions in the Bahamas, Calhoun aims to lead the team back to NCAA Tournament contention, a goal last achieved in 2019. The Bearcats' roster has undergone significant changes, featuring ten players with prior NCAA experience. Predictions suggest a favorable start, with expected wins in their early games against American, Green Bay, Minnesota, and others, though they face a tough matchup against Georgia at the ESPN Events Invitational.
- •Cincinnati opens the season on November 2 against American.
- •Jerrod Calhoun aims for NCAA Tournament return.
- •Ten players have NCAA experience on the new roster.
- •Cincinnati is predicted to start strong but faces tough opponents ahead.
- •The team last reached the NCAA Tournament in 2019.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Game-by-game predictions for Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball
"Here are game-by-game picks for Coach Jerrod Calhoun's inaugural season with the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team
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