DAN SKILLINGS NEWS

Closes on high note Skillings accumulated 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Saturday's 78-67 loss to Oklahoma State.

Impact Skillings came off the bench to record his best offensive performance in two months, shooting a season-best 7-for-13 from the field en route to his first 15-point performance since early January. The junior guard also added a season-high four assists to go along with his strong defensive play. Following last season's 12.9 point, 6.4 rebound breakout, Skillings was expected to be one of the stars for a Cincinnati club that was ranked 20th in the preseason AP poll. However, Skillings struggled significantly, averaging just 9.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while losing his starting spot midseason. Likewise, the disappointing Bearcats finished with a conference record of 7-13 and will almost certainly be on the outside looking in of the NCAA tournament unless they put together an improbable run through next week's Big 12 tournament.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Produces off bench Skillings had 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 62-59 loss to West Virginia.

Impact Skillings came off the bench for the sixth-consecutive game, reaching double figures in scoring for the first time in a month while adding a season-high seven boards. The junior guard had averaged 11.2 points across 26.3 minutes through 12 starts but saw those numbers decrease to 6.4 points across 19.2 minutes in five games off the bench prior to Wednesday. Skillings has seen major regression this season, falling from 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds last year to 9.7 and 3.7 this year, losing his starting gig in the process.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Skillings is not part of the Bearcats' starting lineup for their game Sunday against West Virginia.

Impact Cincinnati's starting lineup added Day Day Thomas in place of Skillings. Ideally, the replaced guard's demotion will rejuvenate his recently poor output.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cold streak continues Skillings contributed four points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one block in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 69-66 loss to Utah.

Impact Skillings has now gone without a three-pointer made in four consecutive contests and is shooting just 27.3 percent from the field over that span. The drought has brought his season-long average down to 10.9 ppg, a full two points less than last season's mark with the Bearcats.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Drains five from downtown Skillings racked up 18 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), two rebounds and two blocks over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 68-48 loss to Baylor.

Impact Skillings drained five from downtown en route to a team-leading 18 points. It was the third-consecutive game that Skillings has scored exactly 18. The junior wing missed six games earlier this season with a knee injury and upon his return shot just 2-for-13 from three during his first four games back in the lineup. However, over the last three he's caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on 50-percent of his 22 shots during that stretch.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Paves way for Bearcats in defeat Skillings posted 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 70-67 loss to Kansas State.

Impact Skillings posted a season-high 18 points to lead the way for the Bearcats. The junior guard has started four of five games since returning from a knee injury on Dec. 8, averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks during that stretch. After having averaged 12.8 points and 6.2 rebounds last season during conference play, Skillings will look to match or exceed those numbers during this conference season and is off to a good start in the scoring department.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Skillings scores 17 and No. 19 Cincinnati outlasts No. 22 Dayton 66-59

Dan Skillings Jr. scored 17 points and Jizzle James added 14 as No. 19 Cincinnati ended No. 22 Dayton’s five-game winning streak 66-59

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads the way for Bearcats Skillings notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 66-59 victory over Dayton.

Impact Skillings led the way for the Bearcats, matching a season high with 17 points while adding six boards and a season-best four steals. Skillings was playing in just his third game since returning after missing six games with a knee injury. After easing his way back into the lineup against However, he's started the last two, averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 26.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs starting nod Skillings is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Xavier, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Skillings drew the start in the opener for the Bearcats but was sidelined for a while thereafter with a knee injury. After making his return to the floor in a bench role last time out, he'll replace Connor Hickman in the starting five Saturday, likely suggesting Skillings' minutes will expand.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return Skillings played 14 minutes during Sunday's 84-67 win over Howard and totaled two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.

Impact Skillings struggled in his first game back since suffering a knee injury during the season opener on Nov. 4 as he shot just 25.0 percent from the field. He will likely see an expanded role and return to the starting lineup in the near future.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active but won't start Skillings is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Howard.

Impact Skillings will be active for the first time since Cinicnnati's opener on Nov. 4, though he'll likely come off the bench in his return Skillings notched 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in his lone game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Skillings (knee) will play Sunday against Howard, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Skillings played just one game this season before suffering a knee injury that required surgery. However, the junior guard will return ahead of schedule, providing a significant boost to the Bearcats lineup. Skillings averaged 12.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 27.9 minutes last season.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Sunday Skillings (knee) has a chance to return to game action this Sunday against Howard, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Skillings has not played since the season opener after an impressive showing, posting 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in 23 minutes. Skillings' return to the floor will provide a huge boost on both ends of the floor, though it's unclear what sort of restrictions he'll be on, if any. Skillings should take his place back in the starting lineup, pushing Connor Hickman back to the bench.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for non-contact work Skillings (knee) has been cleared for non-contact, work, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. However, he remains without a timetable to return.

Impact Skillings has at least taken a step in the right direction toward a return to action, but the junior guard doesn't appear to have a target date attached to his timetable at this juncture. It may be best to consider Skillings out indefinitely until he's a full participant in practice.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Skillings (knee) did not play in Wednesday's game against Alabama State.

Impact Skillings was able to participate in some pregame warmups as he was deemed a game-time decision leading up to the game, but did not get in the game. He will aim top be active for Tuesday's game against Villanova.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in shootaround Skillings (knee) went through a shooting workout with the team Monday, Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com reports.

Impact Skillings has started his return to practice after undergoing a knee procedure earlier this month, participating in a shootaround drill and running on the treadmill Monday. The 6-foot-6 junior, who logged 17 points and 11 rebounds in Cincinatti's season opener against UAPB, appears unlikely to return Wednesday against Alabama State given his current workload, but he continues to work through his recover timeline.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedulein recovery Head coach Wes Miller indicated that Skillings (knee) is "ahead of schedule" is his recovery and could make his return to action as soon as next week, per Keegan Nickoson of Bearca...

Impact Skillings recently underwent surgery on his injured knee and was presumed out for several weeks, but it appears the junior guard is on track to make his return sooner than anticipated. The 6-foot-6 junior played in just the season opener for the Bearcats, and with 17 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, he highlighted his impact and his level of importance to the team. Getting Skillings back early would be a huge boost for Cincinnati, though Miller did mention that a return next week is far from a guarantee. Skillings' status will be worth monitoring moving forward.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wes Miller, Dan Skillings & John Newman - Big 12 Tourney Postgame (Baylor) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings speak with the media following the loss to Baylor.

MARCH 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Skillings Jr. leads Cincinnati to 72-52 win over Kansas The Bearcats shooting guard was aggressive, and Kansas didn't have much of an answer.

MARCH 14, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings - Big 12 Tournament (Kansas) Cincinnati Head Coach Wes Miller, John Newman and Dan Skillings speak with the media following Cincinnati's win over Kansas.

MARCH 14, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dan Skillings Jr. scores 25, Cincinnati beats short-handed No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in Big 12 Tournament

Dan Skillings Jr. scored 25 points to help Cincinnati beat No. 16 Kansas 72-52 in the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skilling scores 17, leads Cincinnati in 92-56 rout of West Virginia in reagular-season finale

Dan Skilling Jr. scored 17 points to lead Cincinnati in a romp past West Virginia, 92-56, in the Bearcats’ final home game

MARCH 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS