Heading into the all-important July recruiting period, we take a look at recruiting needs and game plans for the top 25 programs in college basketball. Next up, the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Where they are: The Bearcats are coming off a heartbreaking loss to Saint Joseph’s in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but they should improve in 2016-17. There were some personnel losses, including prolific shooter Farad Cobb and talented big man Octavius Ellis. Shaq Thomas struggled with injuries down the stretch, but he’ll also be missed -- as will backup big man Coreontae DeBerry.