College basketball’s GM role is exploding, and Cincinnati’s Corey Evans—formerly of the Oklahoma City Thunder—is navigating chaos as head coach Jerrod Calhoun’s new partner. With roster moves shifting daily and legal hurdles across states, Evans balances puzzle-like challenges while securing key commitments like four-star guard Kameron Mercer. It’s a whirlwind job, but one fueled by constant change—and the thrill of building something from the ground up.

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Cincinnati’s Big 12 basketball future hangs in the balance as ESPN’s Myron Medcalf projects a ceiling of 22 wins and a first-round NCAA exit, with a floor of 17 wins and no tournament berth — all hinging on the uncertain eligibility of star wing MJ Collins. With new head coach Jerrod Calhoun inheriting a roster stripped of key players from the previous regime, he’s rebuilding through the transfer portal, adding talent like Myles Colvin. Medcalf slots Cincinnati at 11th in the conference, with top-end hopes of fifth and bottom-end fears of ninth — but if Collins clears eligibility, the Bearcats could soar past those projections and even pull off a tournament win. Calhoun is laser-focused on restoring the program’s storied NCAA Tournament legacy, as the team finalizes its roster with 13 eligible players for 15 spots.

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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball is holding onto two open roster spots as the fall season nears, eyeing top wing MJ Collins—Utah State’s standout scorer averaging 17+ PPG last year—who’s currently ineligible due to an NCAA eligibility case expected to update on September 22. With new coach Jerrod Calhoun aiming to return the team to the NCAA Tournament, GM Corey Evans stresses patience over rushed moves, prioritizing long-term impact amid chaotic transfer rule changes. The Bearcats are strategically waiting, hoping Collins clears eligibility, to add elite talent as they prepare for their Big 12 debut.

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