An update interview with Barber covering his packed spring visit schedule.

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Guys, first off, I want to apologize for not being more active on here lately. My other job has kept me extremely busy as of late, but it's getting back to normal, so I'll be back posting more regular updates each week. I wanted to catch up with some of UC's more recent visitors and my first is with Northmont (OH) three-star receiver Da'Lin Wilkins.
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Wilkins has 11 offers, including from Kentucky, West Virginia and most of the MAC. But interestingly, no UC offer. I will say, after talking with him, I think the Bearcats would be in the lead if they had offered. And I don't think the staff is sure about him, so hence, no offer. But, I know UC has increased its contact, which leads me to think if he's still available by this summer, he'll get a Bearcats offer.

Wilkins visited UC on March 8. He got a tour of the facilities, tried on the uniforms and watched spring practice when he went. And I think he was quite impressed. Wilkins talked about the coaches all being caring and thoughtful, but I love this quote: "There wasn’t a time that someone walked past and didn’t say hi. It just seems complete." That's one of the reasons I think UC would be in the lead and I think the staff knows that, so it wants to make sure before offering.

Assistant coach Josh Stepp has been the main contact, though Wilkins said he's also talked with offensive coordinator Brad Glenn since Glenn arrived last month. The one thing Wilkins didn't say much about and I wasn't pressing, is that the coaches haven't talked about an offer. But again, I think it'll come late spring or early summer.

On April 4, Wilkins is visiting West Virginia, but it doesn't sound like there's been a ton of contact there, so I wouldn't be too concerned there. The only other recent visit was the week before UC, Wilkins went to Miami (OH). He said the coaches showed him he's fourth overall on their board for 2023, which made him feel good. But again, I don't see the pull there either.

Interesting to see how long UC waits and how long Wilkins is willing to wait on UC. A lot of things can happen, so it's a wait and see, but Wilkins is absolutely one to keep an eye on.

Full story coming

The Bearcats will travel to Utah Valley for a 9 pm ET tip Wednesday on ESPN2
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Bearcats really pulled away in the second half today and put away Hofstra to advance to the quarterfinals of the NIT. UC will play the winner of Utah Valley and Colorado, which tips tomorrow night. That game is at 9:30 pm ET on ESPNU

Bearcats really got it going in last 10 minutes of the game and put away the Hokies to move on in the NIT:

Good comments from Miller ahead of the game tomorrow. UC gets a quality opponent in Virginia Tech, at The Shoe:

No, it's not the NCAA Tourney, but the Bearcats still get to keep playing and will get at least one game at home:

Tough way for UC's tournament run to end, with a season-worst FG percentage. Bearcats just couldn't make shots. Below is the recap, post game press conference and highlights:

Hey all, this is a follow-up to a previous INsider, but story on three-star tight end Cameron Clark from Tennessee. UC in decent position, but we'll know more if the Bearcats can get him up for a spring practice:

Impressive opening win in the AAC Tourney over Temple. Definitely won't get easier tomorrow, with a matchup against No. 1 Houston:

Kinda surprised DeJulius wasn’t at least second team. Release from UC:

Cincinnati men's basketball fifth-year guards Landers Nolley II and David DeJulius were named to the American Athletic Conference's First and Third Teams, respectively, for their performances this season.

The duo helped lead Cincinnati to its 40th, 20-win season in school history, and they have also scored 20-plus points in the same game five times this season, all of which were wins.

Nolley, first-year member of the program, is theUC's eighth First-Team honoree in its decade-long tenure in the AAC, including the first sinceJarron Cumberland and Tre Scott in 2020. Nolley leads the Bearcats with 16.5 ppg that includes 10, 20-point games, highlighted by a career-high 33 against No. 12 Arizona in Maui.Nolley's 42.3 three-point percentage leads the AAC and is 13th nationally.

The Atlanta native has produced career-best numbers in minutes (31.9), field-goal percentage (46.4), three-point percentage (42.3), assists (83), steals (32) and scoring (16.5). Nolley also had five double-doubles, all in conference play, in addition to 21-straight double-figure scoring games. He previously earned First-Team All-AAC honors at Memphis in 2021 and was an ACC All-Freshman performer at Virginia Tech in 2020.

DeJulius was a Third-Team honoree last year and recently became UC's 35th 1,000-point scorer to hit the milestone within three years. His minutes (32.4), field-goal percentage (44.1), three-point percentage (37.8), free-throw percentage (84.1), assists (163, an increase of 77 from last year) and scoring (15.1 ppg) all follow increased trends over his three years with the program.

DeJulius (1,121 points as a Bearcat) currently leads the nation with 16 consecutive games of five or more assists, boasting the best overall UC average (5.3 per contest) since consensus First-Team All-American Steve Logan in 2002. He has four contests in conference play with nine or more assists, including 12 against ECU for Cincinnati's first assists double-double since Troy Caupain in 2016. The Detroit product scored a career-high 30 points in his Senior Day over SMU, joining Nolley as the first UC teammates with 30-point outings in the same season since Deonta Vaughn and Marvin Gentry in 2006-07.

Good way for the seniors to go out, especially David DeJulius with 30 points:

Bradford shares his three favorites, but is still in communication with Cincinnati's staff. Update on Rivals:

Full video press conferences from this afternoon:

Midweek press conference ahead of UC's regular season finale, at home against SMU:
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Following up my previous INsider, on three-star tight end Willie Rodriguez, from nearby Covington Catholic. He just placed at the KHSAA wrestling tournament as well:

Announced at 12 p.m. ET on April 15 at Nippert Stadium. Free entry, while parking is $5 per car and can be purchased ahead of time or day of game. Gates open at 10 am. Per UC release, concessions will also be available, and there will be a Fan Fest before and after the scrimmage, including autograph and photo opportunities with student-athletes.

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Hey guys, I caught up with one of UC's recent offers, 2024 three-star tight end Cameron Clark. He's approaching 25 offers, with a ton of big schools involved there.
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UC just offered Clark on Feb. 14, so it's still relatively recent. Assistant coach Walter Stewart is who made the offer and has been the primary contact. But Clark said he also talks a lot with Jack Griffith, the Bearcats director of player personnel. So far, i think the returns for UC have been positive. But he hasn't visited yet and didn't list the Bearcats as one he was going to visit coming up.

Coming up, Clark told me his planned schedule. He'll spend March 3 at Notre Dame, March 4 at Purdue, March 25 at Vanderbilt, April 8 at Duke and April 15 at Mississippi State. I do get the sense that Tennessee might be the top option right now, though I'm not sure how high Clark is on the Vols' board. If they make much of a push, I can easily see him going there.

Virginia Tech is another one I'd watch, as well as Notre Dame and Vandy. Clark is a smart kid and I can see the Vandy education, plus being close to home as being hard to beat.

Long way to go here, but as always,it's about whether or not UC can get this kid on campus this spring. Full story coming.

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Bearcats were down double digits for a bit, so came back, but were just short:

I know UC has really put the press on Travis Perry. But Rivals analyst Travis Graf doesn't think the Bearcats are at the top at the moment.

Wasn't pretty at the end of regulation, but Bearcats got it done in OT for win:

Our man Clint Cosgrove has a new update. He'll be at UC March 6:

Two big, VERY quick hires made public today: