Campbell Brings Defense and Scoring to Bearcats | Big 12 Basketball News

Cincinnati just pulled off a major coup for the 2026-27 season, landing Javontae Campbell—the MAC Defensive Player of the Year—after a standout junior college stint and two years at Bowling Green. Averaging nearly 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists while leading the nation in steals, Campbell brings elite defense and scoring efficiency (over 50% FG) to pair with Trevian Carson. His recent court-ordered extra eligibility adds depth to a roster still waiting on MJ Collins’ status. With preseason practices ramping up, Campbell’s arrival signals Cincinnati’s serious push to end its NCAA Tournament drought and build a gritty, high-impact backcourt. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a27ea3d8699919b