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FILE - This March 22, 2019, file photo shows Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) driving past Iowa's Nicholas Baer (51) in the first half during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio. Mick Cronin left for UCLA, and Cincinnati turned to a familiar local coach, John Brannen, as his replacement. The Bearcats are undergoing significant changes in his first season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Bearcats start over with new coach, new style

By Joe Kay Oct. 25, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mick Cronin took his defensive-oriented style to UCLA ,

John Brannen speaks during a news conference to formally announce his hiring as Cincinnati's men's basketball coach after leading Northern Kentucky to two NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years, Monday, April 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. Brannen replaces Mick Cronin, who left Cincinnati for the UCLA job. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati stays in its backyard for next basketball coach

By Joe Kay Apr. 15, 2019 04:46 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — John Brannen played pick-up games at Cincinnati's on-campus arena

Cincinnati's head coach Mick Cronin yells instructions to players in the second half against Iowa during a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. Iowa won 79-72. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Iowa rallies past Cincinnati 79-72

By Joe Kay Mar. 22, 2019 02:47 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Iowa kept up the Big Ten's blitz through its first six games in

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati's Cane Broome, left, and Eliel Nsoeme keep heavy coverage over Houston's Chris Harris Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball American Athletic Conference championship game Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
Cincinnati Bearcats at Houston Cougars 3/17/2019

Mar. 17, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin yells to his players during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against SMU at the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
American Athletic - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at American Athletic - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/16/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

Cincinnati's Nyster Brooks blocks a shot attempt by SMU's Jimmy Whitt Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
No. 24 Cincinnati beats SMU in American quarterfinals

By Clay Bailey Mar. 16, 2019 12:24 AM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When it came to the final minutes of a close game, No. 24

SMU guard Jarrey Foster is defended by Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
No. 24 Cincinnati beats SMU in American quarterfinals

By Clay Bailey Mar. 15, 2019 10:29 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — When it came to the final minutes of a close game, No. 24

Houston's Nate Hinton (11) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati, Sunday, March 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 12 Houston beats No. 20 Cincinnati 85-69 for AAC title

By Joe Kay Mar. 10, 2019 02:28 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Galen Robinson Jr. raised his arms at midcourt as the buzzer

Cincinnati guard Cane Broome, right, pressures Memphis guard Jeremiah Martin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cumberland leads No. 23 Cincinnati over Memphis 71-69

By Joe Kay Mar. 02, 2019 10:18 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Freshman guard Logan Johnson knew Memphis was going to set up the

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland (34) brings the ball up court against SMU's Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Moody Coliseum, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)
No. 23 Cincinnati wins 52-49 at SMU despite shooting woes

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 27, 2019 11:31 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — No. 23 Cincinnati found a way to win when it couldn't make many shots.

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Jenifer's late shots rally Cincinnati over UCF 60-55

By Joe Kay Feb. 21, 2019 09:15 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Justin Jenifer knew the shot clock was down to a few seconds. He

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland dunks during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
UCF Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats 2/21/2019

Feb. 21, 2019 08:21 PM EST

Cincinnati center Nysier Brooks (33) and Memphis forward Kyvon Davenport (0) struggle for control of the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Cumberland scores 17 to lead No. 25 Cincinnati past Memphis

By Clay Bailey Feb. 07, 2019 09:31 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In the end, Cincinnati's toughness — and leading scorer Jarron

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland (34) shoots over Tulsa defenders, including Martins Igbanu (1), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Cincinnati Bearcats 1/24/2019

Jan. 24, 2019 09:10 PM EST

Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland (34) drives against a Tulsa defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Cumberland scores 23, Cincinnati sweeps Tulsa 88-64

By Joe Kay Jan. 24, 2019 09:01 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — After barely escaping with an overtime win at Tulsa two weeks