Cincinnati's Tough New Season | College Basketball News

Cincinnati’s basketball team is diving headfirst into a brutal 2026-27 season under first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun, who’s leading an all-transfer roster through a gauntlet of top-tier non-conference matchups — including games against Xavier, Clemson, and Kansas — while facing preseason projections that rank them 42nd nationally. Calhoun, no stranger to tough competition, embraces the challenge, praising the Big 12’s coaching brotherhood and stressing the need for conviction in their style while staying adaptable. With exhibition games against Ohio State and Illinois in October, followed by key November contests and a December showdown with powerhouse opponents, Cincinnati’s path to NCAA Tournament contention is anything but easy — but fans are watching closely to see if this new era can rise to the occasion. 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/397f29fc737c5b5a