Cane Broome
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

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

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 Keith Williams defends against Houston's Corey Davis 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 defeats Houston 69-57 for AAC title

By Clay Bailey Mar. 17, 2019 06:11 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

Wichita State player Dexter Dennis try to defend as Cincinnati's Jarron Cumerland shoots for three in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the American Athletic Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Troy Glasgow)
No. 24 Cincinnati holds off Wichita State for 66-63 victory

By Clay Bailey Mar. 16, 2019 09:37 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

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

Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) tangles with Cincinnati's Mamoudou Diarra (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cincinnati holds off UConn 64-60 to keep pace in AAC race

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 24, 2019 04:32 PM EST

Cincinnati forward Eliel Nsoseme, center, chases a loose ball between Houston guard Armoni Brooks, left, and guard Dejon Jarreau, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 12 Houston blanks Cincy over final 6 minutes, wins 65-58

Feb. 10, 2019 06:20 PM EST

Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland (34) shoots over SMU's Jimmy Whitt Jr. (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati rallies for 7th straight win, 73-68 over SMU

By Joe Kay Feb. 02, 2019 10:26 PM EST

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

Cumberland sparks Cincinnati past Tulsa 70-65 in OT

Jan. 10, 2019 09:50 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jarron Cumberland scored six of his 14 points after regulation and Cincinnati rallied to beat Tulsa 70-65 in overtime Thursday night. ...

UC opens AAC title defense with 93-61 romp over Tulane

Jan. 02, 2019 09:50 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ten days off did nothing to slow down Cincinnati. Tulane didn't handle its break as well. Jarron Cumberland scored a game-high 22...