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17CINCINNATI BEARCATS 3-0 · 7TH IN BIG 12
3-0 · 7TH IN BIG 12
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Seizing opportunity James contributed 19 points (8-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 86-49 victory over Nicholls.
Impact James continues to take advantage of his starting opportunity, posting a season-high 19 points with six boards, four assists while chipping in a block and a steal. The sophomore point guard has started all three games thus far while Day Day Thomas continues to deal with a foot injury. If we include the last two games of last year's NIT, James has started five games in his career, averaging 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists across 31.4 minutes during those five contests.
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Scorching from field Lukosius accumulated 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 86-49 win over Nicholls.
Impact Lukosius continues to shoot the lights out, scoring 19 points on 7-11 shooting including going 5-7 from behind the arc. The senior forward also led the team with six assists while contributing six rebounds in what was a quality all-around offensive performance. Lukosius ended last season by draining 19 triples on 51.4% shooting during Cincinnati's three-game run in the NIT, averaging 23.7 points in the process. It turns out that was a precursor to this season with Lukosius shooting 71.4% from three and 75% from the field through three games. He's averaging 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 25.3 minutes per contest.
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Out against Nicholls State Thomas (foot) is expected to remain out against Nicholls State, Jack Ritche of Bearcast Media reports.
Impact Thomas has yet to play this season, and that doesn't appear as if it'll change against Nicholls State. The point guard should re-assume a starting role when he's healthy enough to return to the court, but that won't be until at least Nov. 19 against Northern Kentucky.
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Game-time decision Friday Thomas (foot) has been termed a game-time decision ahead of Friday's matchup against Nicholls State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Thomas, who was recently medically cleared by the team following a long recovery from a broken foot with a few setbacks, is a game-time decision for the Bearcats on Friday. The 6-foot-1 senior started in 35 games with Cincinatti last season, averaging 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals on 26.6 minutes per game. If Thomas is ultimately unable to suit up Friday, his next opportunity to return will come against Northern Kentucky on Tuesday.
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Medically cleared, practicing Thomas (foot) has been medically cleared and practiced with the Bearcats on Monday, Neil Meyer of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Thomas' status still remains in question for Cincinnati's next game against Nichols State on Friday, as head coach Wes Miller told reporters "we're going to be incredibly conservative and slow" in regards to working the star point guard back. "I won't give an exact answer on his status until Friday shoot around," the head coach continued. Thomas, therefore, will remain a game-time call.
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Out 'several weeks' Skillings had a procedure on his knee that will keep the guard sidelined for several weeks, per Chad Bendrel of 247Sports.com.
Impact Skillings' injury has now been revealed, and the guard is on pace to miss several weeks after a successful surgery. He'll likely be spelled primarily by Connor Hickman and CJ Fredrick while he recovers. In Skillings' lone game this season, he scored a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
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On tear to start season Lukosius logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 83-56 win over Morehead State.
Impact Lukosius has been lights out to start the season, posting 34 points while shooting 14-17 (82.3%) from the floor through two games, including hitting five of seven from behind the arc. The senior forward averaged 11.8 points last season for the Bearcats while shooting 39.2% from the floor and 38.5% from three. He looks poised to take a substantial leap forward this year as he leads a Bearcat squad that is expected to finish in the upper half of a loaded Big 12.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Off to strong start with new club Mitchell finished Friday's 83-56 win over Morehead State with 14 points (7-7 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes.
Impact Mitchell finished one rebound shy of a double-double and has now posted 24 points and 17 boards through two games with the Bearcats. The junior transfer from Texas averaged 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds for the Longhorns last season and is already playing a major role for a Cincinnati team that is primed to make a leap into the upper echelon of the Big 12.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs. Morehead State Thomas (foot) won't play against Morehead State on Friday night, Neil Meyer of Rivals.com reports.
Impact Thomas missed the Bearcats' opener, and will now miss his second straight contest to start the 2024-2025 season. Cincinnati's top point guard averaged 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season. This should mean Jizzle James is in line to get the start once again.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday night Skillings (undisclosed) won't play on Friday night against Morehead State, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Skillings started in the Bearcats' opener and dropped a 17-point, 11-rebounds double-double. The guard will now miss Cincinnati's second game of the year, and his next chance to take the court will come next Friday against Nicholls State.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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Impressive in season opener Skillings ended Monday's 109-54 win over UAPB with 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes.
Impact The Bearcats were without Day Day Thomas (foot), but Skillings made his presence felt and delivered an impressive stat line while leading Cincinnati to a huge 55-point victory Monday. Expect Skillings to continue playing a huge role on offense for Cincinnati, though his usage rate could get higher as long as Thomas remains out.
NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius scores 20 as No. 20 Cincinnati beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54
Simas Lukosius scored 20 points, Dan Skillings Jr. added 17 and No. 20 Cincinnati beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 109-54 in the season opener for both teamsNOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Misses opener due to eligibility Dzellat (not injury related) did not play in Monday's 109-54 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff due to his lack of an NCAA waiver, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Dzellat, a freshman from France, does not yet have a waiver to play so he will be on the sidelines until the NCAA fulfills that waiver. Head coach Wes Miller said they submitted the waiver after Tyler McKinley (knee) suffered a season-ending injury in October.
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Gets starting nod James will start for Cincinnati in its opener against Arkansas Pine-Bluff.
Impact James will start in place of star point guard Day Day Thomas. The sophomore played in 37 games for the Bearcats last season but started just two, averaging 8.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting opener Thomas (foot) is not starting Monday's game versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the team announced.
Impact It appears Thomas will miss the season opener as he continues to work through a foot injury. He was not dressed in pregame warmups and his absence from the starting five is enough evidence to say he will miss the game. Jizzle James will start in his place. Thomas' next chance to suit up is Friday versus Morehead State.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Monday Dzellat is warming up ahead of Monday's season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.
Impact Dzellat appears to be active for the Bearcats ahead of their season opener despite rumors that the 6-foot-10 freshman would redshirt. It remains to be seen if the freshman forward from France will see the floor this season.
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