Bearcats transfers look as-advertised in debut win

Nov 3, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Kerr Kriisa (11) reacts after a turnover by the Western Carolina Catamounts in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn ImagesThe Cincinnati Bearcats are a brand new team from last year to this year, and they look better than they did last year, because of a exceptional group of transfers.

Moustapha Thiam, Baba Miller, Kerr Kriisa, Sencire Harris, and Jalen Celestine all excelled in the Bearcats' 31-point victory over Western Carolina. The five named transfers combined for 51 of the Bearcats' 94 points, and 18 of the 36 total rebounds.

Miller and Thiam had 18 points…