Chatterbox Bearcats | Cincinnati Bearcats Podcast

The Chatterbox Bearcats crew is back with another offseason episode packed with Cincinnati basketball discussion! The biggest topic of the show is the news that MJ Collins has officially been ruled eligible for the 2026-27 season. What does his addition mean for Cincinnati's starting lineup? Does he immediately become the Bearcats' best player? The crew breaks down why the answer might be yes and...

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly react to the stunning news that former Cincinnati Bearcats guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged fraud investigation. They also break down Cincinnati's roster heading into the upcoming season, take an in-depth look at the Bearcats' backcourt, and discuss the outlook for the team's guards entering 2026-27.   Chatterbox Bearcats on YouTub...

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly break down a huge day of news surrounding Cincinnati Bearcats athletics. The guys discuss the latest development involving potential Bearcats addition MJ Collins after news broke that Collins is part of a major NCAA eligibility lawsuit that could allow him to play one more college basketball season — and what adding a player of his caliber would mean for...

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 schedu...

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

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 Cinci...

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

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?

Brendan Sorsby’s career is in jeopardy following a major gambling scandal, but UC Basketball just landed a massive new piece. This episode covers the Sorsby NCAA investigation/lawsuit and analyzes why new 6'9" commit Jayden Hastings is the rim-protecting big man the Bearcats needed

The Cincinnati Bearcats reeled in Tulsa transfer Tylen Riley, who is coming off an impressive season with the NIT runner ups. Chuck Walter and Eric Lilly break down Riley's impact, his game, and how he ended up a Bearcats.    

Nick Niehaus, Eric Lilly, and Hudson Klauke break down a big stretch for Cincinnati basketball as head coach Jerrod Calhoun continues to reshape the roster for next season. The guys dive into the latest Bearcats commits — Adlan Elamin, Eric Mahaffey, Elijah Perryman, and Trevian Carson — and what each addition brings to the program. Plus, the crew looks ahead at who could be next to join Cincinnat...

Josh Graham covers the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and joins Chuck Walter to discuss the Myles Colvin commit. Find our show on YouTube!

Nick Niehaus, Eric Lilly, and Hudson Klauke break down a massive transfer portal haul for the Cincinnati Bearcats, as head coach Jerrod Calhoun lands All-Conference standouts Tyler Tejada and Riley Allenspach, adding to an already strong pickup in former Wake Forest Demon Deacons wing Myles Colvin. The crew discusses what these additions mean for the Bearcats’ roster, how the new pieces fit, and w...

Portal season is underway. Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly discuss Cincinnati’s early transfer portal exits, incoming commits, a potential commitment that could be coming soon, and other names Bearcat fans should keep an eye on.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down the first week of the Jerrod Calhoun era with the Cincinnati Bearcats. They dive into early impressions of the new head coach, key names to watch in the NCAA transfer portal, and what it means that so few current Bearcats have entered the portal so far. Plus, they discuss roster outlook, potential fits, and what comes next as the program begins to take shape...

he hiring of Jerrod Calhoun looks to be a home run hire at first glance. Calhoun gave his introductory remarks to UC fans today, and Chuck + Lilly loved what they heard. Subscribe to our show on YouTube!

Ryan Hammer joins the program to give thoughts on the Jerrod Calhoun era of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball. Subscribe to our show on YouTube.

Jerrod Calhoun is coming home. The UC alum leaves Utah State for Clifton. Chuck, Hudson, Lilly and Niehaus react.

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly react to the news that the Wes Miller era has come to an end with the Cincinnati Bearcats. The crew breaks down what led to the decision and looks ahead to the program’s next move, discussing the top candidates who could replace Miller as head coach. Potential names connected to the job include Jerrod Calhoun, Travis Steele, John Groce, Scott Cross, Ben J...

Chuck Walter reacts to the Bearcats moving on from Wes Miller.

What is next for the Cats' with Nick, Eric and Hudson.

Chuck and Nick recap UC's loss to UCF.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly recap Cincinnati's win over Utah and look and to their next conference tourney game vs UCF.

Nick Niehaus, Hudson Klauke and Eric Lilly recap the Cincinnati Bearcats loss at TCU LIVE from Martino's on Vine. Did the loss just end the Cats' hopes of an at-large bid? The crew also looks ahead to the Big 12 Tournament and Cincinnati's chances of making a run in Kansas City.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERf7zN6Bfyw&t=40s     OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Off...

Are the Cincinnati Bearcats officially on the NCAA Tournament bubble? 👀 Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down Cincinnati’s suddenly surging March Madness resume and where the Bearcats stand in the latest bracketology. After a massive late-season turnaround, UC is finally appearing in an NCAA Tournament projection — and the analytics are starting to back it up. The guys discuss why Cincinnati mig...