CINCINNATI BEARCATS NEWS

Day Day Thomas - 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.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Day Day Thomas - 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25: Kansas remains No. 1, St. John's makes first appearance in 5 years

Kansas remained No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll following the first week of the season, while St. John's entered at No. 22.

NOVEMBER 11

Dan Skillings - 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.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball rankings: Kansas, UConn, Gonzaga on top

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta shares his updated top 25, with Kansas, UConn and Alabama leading the way.

NOVEMBER 11

College basketball rankings: Kansas, UConn, Alabama on top

FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up his top 25 rankings after the first week of the college basketball season, with Kansas and UConn at the top...

NOVEMBER 11

Simas Lukošius - 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

Dillon Mitchell - 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

Day Day Thomas - 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

Dan Skillings - 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

Cincinnati a Large Betting Favorite Against Morehead State at Home The Bearcats own this all-time series.

NOVEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Storylines: Morehead State Eagles The Bearcats are trying to go 9-1 all-time against MSU.

NOVEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Dan Skillings - 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 teams

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Halvine Dzellat - 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 college basketball preview: Ranking the top 50 players and coaches

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his list of the top 50 names — players and coaches – to watch throughout the road...

NOVEMBER 4

Jizzle James - 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

Day Day Thomas - 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

Halvine Dzellat - 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Day Day Thomas - Status uncertain Thomas (foot) has been spotted in sweats ahead of Monday's season opener against UAPB, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Thomas appears questionable to suit up for the Bearcats despite previous reports declaring him active for tonight's season opener. The 6-foot-1 senior started in all 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. Thomas's injury does not appear to be serious, but his status for tonight's season opener is in question.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Day Day Thomas - Available for UAPB game Thomas (foot) will be available for Cincinnati's game Monday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Cincinnati's 2024-25 season can begin with Thomas available. Transferring from Kilgore Community College to a Power Conference team did not faze the senior, who averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals during his junior year. Efficiency will be the key to more success for Thomas, who could also see an uptick in output now that he is more than one year into being enrolled at Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Report: 20th Ranked Cincinnati Bearcats Hold Secret Scrimmage Ahead of Regular Season The season is just over a week away.

OCTOBER 26 • SI.COM

Wes Miller Updates Day Day Thomas's Status After Aggravating Foot Injury Cincinnati is brewing big expectations for the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 23 • SI.COM

Day Day Thomas - Suffers foot setback Cincinnati's head coach Wes Miller announced during Big 12 Media Day that Thomas suffered a minor setback for his foot, according to Keegan Nickoson of 247Sports.

Impact Thomas suffered a broken foot during the 2024 National Invitation Tournament. After the senior was cleared by July, Miller confirmed the same foot suffered a seemingly minor setback that prevented his injured player from participating in Media Day on Wednesday. Currently, Cincinnati's team has no more exhibition games scheduled, meaning the Bearcats' next matchup is against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 4, the date of their season opener.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bearcats looking for first NCAA Tournament berth since 2019 as they embark on second Big 12 season

It's been six years since the Cincinnati Bearcats last played in the NCAA Tournament

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS