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TRANSFER PORTAL UPDATES:
Two freshmen guards reversed their decisions to transfer from Cincy:
Mike Saunders (15.5 mpg; 3.5 ppg; 1.4 rpg)
Mason Madsen (19.6 mpg; 6.5 ppg; 3.0 rpg)
https://news.yahoo.com/mason-madsen-rema...HsLIrINLR5
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Transfers to Cincinnati:
Hayden Koval (7'1" Sr. C - UNCG) (19.6 mpg; 7 ppg; 3.8 rpg)
John Newman III (6-5 Sr. F - Clemson) (15.6 mpg; 3.7 ppg; 2 rpg)
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Transfers from Cincinnati:
Tari Eason (4 stars; F) - LSU (19.6 mpg; 7.3 ppg; 5.9 rpg)
Zach Harvey (4 stars; G) - UCSB (16.3 mpg; 6.4 ppg; 1.2 rpg)
Gabe Madsen (3 stars; G) - Utah (6 mpg; 1.5 ppg; 1 rpg)
Mamoudou Diarra (3 stars; C) - uncommitted (8.7 mpg; 2.3 ppg; 2.1 rpg)
Chris Vogt (2.7 stars; C) - uncommitted (19.4 mpg; 5 ppg; 3.5 rpg)
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So far, it appears that Cincy has replaced most of what it is losing in the transfer portal.
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Current Roster:
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David Dejuilius - Sr (PG) (29.5 mpg; 9.1 ppg; 4.5 rpg; 4.2 apg)
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Hayden Koval - Senior © (19.6 mpg; 7 ppg; 3.8 rpg)
3. John Newman III - Senior (SF) (15.6 mpg; 3.7 ppg; 2 rpg)
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Mike Adams-Woods - Junior (G) (29.7 mpg; 8.6 ppg; 2.5 rpg)
5. Rob Banks - Junior (SF) (4.5 mpg; 0 ppg; 1.4 rpg)
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Jeremiah Davenport - Junior (PF/SF) (28.6 mpg; 11.7 ppg; 5 rpg)
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Mason Madsen - Sophomore (G) (19.6 mpg; 6.5 ppg; 3.0 rpg)
8. Mike Saunders Jr. - Sophomore (PG) (15.5 mpg; 3.5 ppg; 1.4 rpg)
9. Viktor Lakhin - Freshman (6'11" C) (recruit from Russia)
NOTE: This information was reported today at this link:
https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati...07/?page=8
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With 9 guys on their roster and at least one skilled player per position, things could be worse. Cincy should be able to fill their open roster spots, through the transfer portal.
Some of these guys will need to maximize their productivity in 2022-23, and the team is probably going to need to add a couple of scorers and rebounders in order for the Bearcats to have a successful season.
Exactly what kind of success they might be capable of having will depend on how they fill out their roster.
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UPDATE: Cincinnati Enquirer
Wes Miller, Cincinnati Bearcats pick up commitment from former UNCG guard A.J. McGinnis
Keith Jenkins, Cincinnati Enquirer 2 hrs ago
McGinnis averaged more than six points per game for the Spartans last season as a freshman. He scored a career-high 14 points in 19 minutes in an 85-66 win on Feb. 3 at The Citadel.
McGinnis is the sixth commitment Miller has earned since taking over the Bearcats' program and the 11th scholarship player on Cincinnati's 2021-22 roster.
McGinnis joins guards David DeJulius, Jeremiah Davenport and Mika Adams-Woods, who are all expected to return next season.....accompanied by junior forward Rob Banks, sophomores Mike Saunders Jr. and Mason Madsen, 6-foot-11 sophomore forward Viktor Lakhin, Clemson transfer John Newman III, Hensley and Koval.
Banks was put on scholarship (NOTE: he's a walk-on).
Koval, a 7-foot-1, 220-pound graduate center from Prosper, Texas, announced his commitment to Cincinnati on Thursday, while Hensley, a 6-foot-8, 205-pound sophomore forward...announced he was joining Koval at UC... last week.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/...r-BB1g77O4