Can Cincinnati Bearcats Win Big 12 Tournament? Plus, Bearcat Mailbag

Jerrod Calhoun Gets FAVORABLE Schedule First Year with Cincinnati Bearcats

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down the Cincinnati Bearcats’ newly finalized 2026-27 basketball schedule after the Big 12 officially announced conference opponents on Thursday. With summer workouts underway, Jerrod Calhoun’s first team in Cincinnati is beginning to take shape ahead of what looks to be another challenging season. The Bearcats are once again set to face one of the toughest schedules in college basketball, featuring a loaded non-conference slate and another brutal run through the Big 12. Cincinnati will host rival Houston for both matchups this season, while also welcoming Kansas to Fifth Third Arena and playing home-and-home series against Texas Tech and West Virginia. The guys discuss what the schedule means for Cincinnati’s NCAA Tournament hopes, early expectations for Calhoun’s first season, and why the Bearcats could once again be tested by one of the toughest conferences in the country.

Bearcats' Under The Radar Players Revealed, Plus The Big 12 Is Boycotting Brendan Sorsby ?

Chuck, Niehaus, and Lilly break down all things Bearcats on the midweek show.

Cincinnati Bearcats Land 5 ⭐ Princeton High School Kam Mercer

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klakue and Eric Lilly break down a massive recruiting win for new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jerrod Calhoun as 5-star prospect Kam Mercer officially commits to Cincinnati. The crew discusses what makes Mercer one of the top recruits in the country, how his game fits into Calhoun’s vision for the Bearcats, and why this commitment could be a program-changing moment for Cincinnati basketball. They also dive into the growing momentum on the recruiting trail under Calhoun and what Mercer’s decision says about the future of the program.    Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdXADKXUPwQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdXADKXUPwQ]    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141]  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424]  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522]  Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds  [https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds]  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr]

Can Cincinnati Bearcats Win Big 12 Tournament? Plus, Bearcat Mailbag

Chuck Walter and Eric Lilly provide you with a Bearcat mailbag, plus Chase Younts joins the show to talk baseball.

Bearcats Keep Cooking! Jerrod Calhoun Lands ANOTHER Impact Guard

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down Jerrod Calhoun and Cincinnati's newest transfer portal commit Akai Fleming from Georgia Tech. Where will he fit in the rotation? Will he be Cincinnati's next great guard?