Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

[ghm125]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Maxiell Prefers to Let Actions do the Talking
Tuesday November 30th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer


Article By, Paul Daugherty
Enquirer Sports Writer

On campus star power forward Jason Maxiell is known as "Max", and in no way does it refer to his volume. If his nickname were based on his volume, he would be known as "Min." When asked about his minor hamstring injury he suffered against Purdue, he responded "It's Alright", when asked if he will be starting Saturday at Dayton, he replied, "Word" and when asked whats new in his life he simply said, "Not much." Max is a very quiet kid, but makes up for it on the court by showing his skill. Known around the school as being very mute, Maxiell did say he needs to work on becoming a verbal leader. Max is a standout senior and eye candy for NBA scouts everywhere. Coach Huggins talks about Max more than Max talks about himself. Huggins told us, when he is told to perform a play on the court, he simply gives a response of "Word." Jason Maxiell did have something to say though that is a little longer than "Word" or "Not much", he said his grandfather James Maxiell told him something when he was a kid he has never forgotten. "Don't say nothing, sit back, watch and listen. You learn a lot more without opening your mouth."

Word.

you even have a local newspaper of my man "doc" as the call him here...very nice

[ghm125]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Maxiell Prefers to Let Actions do the Talking
Tuesday November 30th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer


Article By, Paul Daugherty
Enquirer Sports Writer

On campus star power forward Jason Maxiell is known as "Max", and in no way does it refer to his volume. If his nickname were based on his volume, he would be known as "Min." When asked about his minor hamstring injury he suffered against Purdue, he responded "It's Alright", when asked if he will be starting Saturday at Dayton, he replied, "Word" and when asked whats new in his life he simply said, "Not much." Max is a very quiet kid, but makes up for it on the court by showing his skill. Known around the school as being very mute, Maxiell did say he needs to work on becoming a verbal leader. Max is a standout senior and eye candy for NBA scouts everywhere. Coach Huggins talks about Max more than Max talks about himself. Huggins told us, when he is told to perform a play on the court, he simply gives a response of "Word." Jason Maxiell did have something to say though that is a little longer than "Word" or "Not much", he said his grandfather James Maxiell told him something when he was a kid he has never forgotten. "Don't say nothing, sit back, watch and listen. You learn a lot more without opening your mouth."

Word.

you even have a local newspaper of my man "doc" as the call him here...very nice

[ucbearcat]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Very good work but having Souleymann as your starting center or even getting significant minutes is not very realistic at all. He is not even close to being ready to play. He is currently the last man off of the bench behind two of the three walk-ons. You should just start Maxiell and Hicks at the 4 and 5. I hope that we have this good of a year in real life. Keep up the good work, it is nice reading for a Bearcat fan.

[ucbearcat]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Very good work but having Souleymann as your starting center or even getting significant minutes is not very realistic at all. He is not even close to being ready to play. He is currently the last man off of the bench behind two of the three walk-ons. You should just start Maxiell and Hicks at the 4 and 5. I hope that we have this good of a year in real life. Keep up the good work, it is nice reading for a Bearcat fan.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Very good work but having Souleymann as your starting center or even getting significant minutes is not very realistic at all. He is not even close to being ready to play. He is currently the last man off of the bench behind two of the three walk-ons. You should just start Maxiell and Hicks at the 4 and 5. I hope that we have this good of a year in real life. Keep up the good work, it is nice reading for a Bearcat fan.

He really isnt that bad in the game, he is a great rebounder and hardly ever misses a put-back, his only weakness is he isnt good at the line and he is fouled alot. I think Hicks is better off the bench (for me, not real life), he can come in for Souleymane, Maxiell or White, if they are tired or in foul trouble. Next season I plan on starting Hicks at PF when Maxiell leaves. Play with Soul, he's not that bad, and his ratings go up quickly.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Very good work but having Souleymann as your starting center or even getting significant minutes is not very realistic at all. He is not even close to being ready to play. He is currently the last man off of the bench behind two of the three walk-ons. You should just start Maxiell and Hicks at the 4 and 5. I hope that we have this good of a year in real life. Keep up the good work, it is nice reading for a Bearcat fan.

He really isnt that bad in the game, he is a great rebounder and hardly ever misses a put-back, his only weakness is he isnt good at the line and he is fouled alot. I think Hicks is better off the bench (for me, not real life), he can come in for Souleymane, Maxiell or White, if they are tired or in foul trouble. Next season I plan on starting Hicks at PF when Maxiell leaves. Play with Soul, he's not that bad, and his ratings go up quickly.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

ghm125, yeah I read a little about "Doc" on the Enquirer website, that guy sure has won alot of awards. Anyways, thanks again for reading.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

ghm125, yeah I read a little about "Doc" on the Enquirer website, that guy sure has won alot of awards. Anyways, thanks again for reading.

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Perfection Is Key
"The Bearcats picked up yet another blowout win over the Northwestern St. Demons to improve to 7-0 Saturday."
Sunday December 19th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati continues to dominate early in the season, winning yet another game by double-digits. The Cats defeated the Northwestern St. Demons 75-56, making them 7-0 on the year, and its beginning to look like the Bearcats will roll through their next three opponents as well since they have a combined 7-14 record. Nick Williams led the Bearcats in scoring, putting up 17 points, Jihad Muhammad, James White and Armein Kirkland all added 10 points in the victory. Jason Maxiell grabbed a team high 7 rebounds, and 5 Bearcat players had two or more steals.


Jihad Muhammad drives to the basket in the second half.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 17 Pts, Stl, Blk
Jihad Muhammad - 10 Pts, 6 Asts, 3 Stls
James White - 10 Pts, 3 Rbs, 3 Asts
Armein Kirkland - 10 Pts, 2 Stls, 3 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 6 Pts, 7 Rbs, 3 Blks
Eric Hicks - 8 Pts, 5 Rbs, 3 Stls
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 5 Asts, 3 Stls
Roy Bright - 6 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Vincent Banks - 2 Pts, Stl
Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, Ast

Northwestern St. Demons Player Stats
Clifton Lee - 16 Pts, 8 Rbs
Tyronn Mitchell - 13 Pts, 8 Asts
Byron Allen - 12 Pts, 10 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 75, NWST 56
FG% - CIN 48%, NWST 41%
3PT% - CIN 35%, NWST 0%
Asts - CIN 19, NWST 17
TO's - CIN 1, NWST 16
Rebs - CIN 39, NWST 39
Stls - CIN 15, NWST 1
Blks - CIN 4, NWST 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 30, NWST 18
Bench Points - CIN 26, NWST 7
Fast Break Points - CIN 27, NWST 0

For the second straight week the Bearcats have hit more three point shots than the opponent has taken. The Demons shot and missed 6 three pointers, while the Bearcats went 7 for 20 for three point range. Also, the Demons didnt score any fast break points, while the Bearcats had 27 off of 15 steals. This team looks very strong and is just racking up the wins. They only have a few more games left against average teams, in two weeks they face #4 Illinois, and a week after that they face DePaul and St. Louis, two of the C-USA's most dangerous teams.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Saturday 12/18 , Cincinnati 75, Northwestern St. 56
Next Game - Monday 12/20, vs Jackson St.


Week Six Rankings, Bearcats Next Three Games
Monday December 20th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Six Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (9-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Kansas (7-0, Big 12) (2)
#3 - Georgia Tech (8-0, ACC) (3)
#4 - Illinois (9-1, Big Ten) (4)
#5 - Duke (7-1, ACC) (7)
#6 - Maryland (7-1, ACC) (5)
#7 - Wake Forest (6-1, ACC) (11)
#8 - Arizona (6-1, Pac-10) (6)
#9 - Mississippi State (10-1, Southeastern) (8)
#10 - Washington (5-0, Pac-10) (9)

#12 - Cincinnati (7-0, C-USA) (12)

The Bearcats stay at the number 12 spot, as the Irish of Notre Dame fall to #11, and the Deacons of Wake Forest jump back into the Top-10 moving to the #7 spot. The Bearcats are trying and trying to break into the Top-10, they just need to prove they can beat a tough team. The only hard teams they have really faced this year were Dayton, Northern Iowa and Vanderbilt. Here is a look at the Bearcats next three games.

Monday 12/20, Home vs Jackson St. (2-6)
Jackson St. is averaging 56.3 points a game this year and should be an easy win for Cincinnati.
Team Leading Scorer: Forward, Hilton Tompkins

Wendesday 12/22, Home vs La Salle (3-4)
La Salle is also a below average team, only putting up an average of 62.5 points a game.
Team Leading Scorer: Forward, Steven Smith

Monday 12/27, Home vs Miami (OH) (2-4)
Miami of Ohio averages 54.7 points a game, and the Cats shouldnt have much trouble winning in Cincy before they start Tournament play on 12/28.
Team Leading Scorer: Guard, Chet Mason

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Perfection Is Key
"The Bearcats picked up yet another blowout win over the Northwestern St. Demons to improve to 7-0 Saturday."
Sunday December 19th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati continues to dominate early in the season, winning yet another game by double-digits. The Cats defeated the Northwestern St. Demons 75-56, making them 7-0 on the year, and its beginning to look like the Bearcats will roll through their next three opponents as well since they have a combined 7-14 record. Nick Williams led the Bearcats in scoring, putting up 17 points, Jihad Muhammad, James White and Armein Kirkland all added 10 points in the victory. Jason Maxiell grabbed a team high 7 rebounds, and 5 Bearcat players had two or more steals.


Jihad Muhammad drives to the basket in the second half.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Nick Williams - 17 Pts, Stl, Blk
Jihad Muhammad - 10 Pts, 6 Asts, 3 Stls
James White - 10 Pts, 3 Rbs, 3 Asts
Armein Kirkland - 10 Pts, 2 Stls, 3 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 6 Pts, 7 Rbs, 3 Blks
Eric Hicks - 8 Pts, 5 Rbs, 3 Stls
Asrangue Souleymane - 6 Pts, 5 Asts, 3 Stls
Roy Bright - 6 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Vincent Banks - 2 Pts, Stl
Chadd Moore - 2 Pts, Ast

Northwestern St. Demons Player Stats
Clifton Lee - 16 Pts, 8 Rbs
Tyronn Mitchell - 13 Pts, 8 Asts
Byron Allen - 12 Pts, 10 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 75, NWST 56
FG% - CIN 48%, NWST 41%
3PT% - CIN 35%, NWST 0%
Asts - CIN 19, NWST 17
TO's - CIN 1, NWST 16
Rebs - CIN 39, NWST 39
Stls - CIN 15, NWST 1
Blks - CIN 4, NWST 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 30, NWST 18
Bench Points - CIN 26, NWST 7
Fast Break Points - CIN 27, NWST 0

For the second straight week the Bearcats have hit more three point shots than the opponent has taken. The Demons shot and missed 6 three pointers, while the Bearcats went 7 for 20 for three point range. Also, the Demons didnt score any fast break points, while the Bearcats had 27 off of 15 steals. This team looks very strong and is just racking up the wins. They only have a few more games left against average teams, in two weeks they face #4 Illinois, and a week after that they face DePaul and St. Louis, two of the C-USA's most dangerous teams.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Saturday 12/18 , Cincinnati 75, Northwestern St. 56
Next Game - Monday 12/20, vs Jackson St.


Week Six Rankings, Bearcats Next Three Games
Monday December 20th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Six Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (9-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Kansas (7-0, Big 12) (2)
#3 - Georgia Tech (8-0, ACC) (3)
#4 - Illinois (9-1, Big Ten) (4)
#5 - Duke (7-1, ACC) (7)
#6 - Maryland (7-1, ACC) (5)
#7 - Wake Forest (6-1, ACC) (11)
#8 - Arizona (6-1, Pac-10) (6)
#9 - Mississippi State (10-1, Southeastern) (8)
#10 - Washington (5-0, Pac-10) (9)

#12 - Cincinnati (7-0, C-USA) (12)

The Bearcats stay at the number 12 spot, as the Irish of Notre Dame fall to #11, and the Deacons of Wake Forest jump back into the Top-10 moving to the #7 spot. The Bearcats are trying and trying to break into the Top-10, they just need to prove they can beat a tough team. The only hard teams they have really faced this year were Dayton, Northern Iowa and Vanderbilt. Here is a look at the Bearcats next three games.

Monday 12/20, Home vs Jackson St. (2-6)
Jackson St. is averaging 56.3 points a game this year and should be an easy win for Cincinnati.
Team Leading Scorer: Forward, Hilton Tompkins

Wendesday 12/22, Home vs La Salle (3-4)
La Salle is also a below average team, only putting up an average of 62.5 points a game.
Team Leading Scorer: Forward, Steven Smith

Monday 12/27, Home vs Miami (OH) (2-4)
Miami of Ohio averages 54.7 points a game, and the Cats shouldnt have much trouble winning in Cincy before they start Tournament play on 12/28.
Team Leading Scorer: Guard, Chet Mason

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Bearcats Top Jackson State for 8th Win
"Cincinnati started the game on a 23-4 run and never looked back."
Tuesday December 21st, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The starting five gave the Bearcats a 23-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the half and then rested until haltime. At the half the Cats were ahead 52-27. In the second half the starting five played for about 7 more minutes, and then once again sat down for the rest of the half, Cincinnati won 81-45. Of the 81 points scored by Cincinnati, 57 was scored by the bench. Roy Bright led all bench players scoring 22 points and going 10 for 10 from the field in 19 minutes.

The best highlight of the day came before the game though. A half hour before tip-off a few Bearcats had a dunk contest to earn some money for a nearby youth center and the dunk of the day had to be when James White bricked a one handed jam. "I didnt know if I should have tried again, or just sat down." James said after the event.


James White misses the one-handed jam.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Roy Bright - 22 Pts, 3 Stls, 10 for 10 FG's
Armein Kirkland - 17 Pts, 2 Stls, 4 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 3 Asts
Nick Williams - 8 Pts, Stl, 2 3-pointers
Eric Hicks - 3 Pts, 4 Stls, 11 Rbs
James White - 6 Pts, 4 Rbs, Stl
Chadd Moore - 5 Pts, 7 Asts, 2 Stls
Jihad Muhammad - 3 Asts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs, 4 Asts
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 5 Pts, 2 Stls

Jackson St. Tigers Player Stats
Dakari Wallace - 20 Pts, 4 Asts
Kelly Ross - 10 Pts, 9 Rbs
Ernest Hassell - 8 Pts, 5 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 81, JST 45
FG% - CIN 56%, JST 33%
3PT% - CIN 28%, JST 50%
Asts - CIN 28, JST 11
TO's - CIN 5, JST 18
Rebs - CIN 37, JST 29
Stls - CIN 16, JST 4
Blks - CIN 1, JST 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 42, JST 12
Bench Points - CIN 57, JST 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 18, JST 0

The Bearcats looked great, shooting 56% from the field, dishing out 28 assists and grabbing 16 steals. The Cincy bench scored 57 points while Jackson St. only scored 45 total. Cincinnati dominated the paint and the boards, they basically looked good in every department against the Tigers. The defense was great also, they held Jackson St. to a field goal percentage of 33% and forced them to commit 18 turnovers. Cincinnati won by 36 points, their biggest margin of victory so far this season.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Monday 12/20, Cincinnati 81, Jackson St. 45
Next Game - Wendesday 12/22, vs La Salle



Cincinnati Team Leaders
Wendesday December 22nd, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Team Leaders (Thru 12/21/04, 8 games)

Points Per Game
James White (14.1) 6th in C-USA
Armein Kirkland (13.9)
Jason Maxiell (10.2)
Nick Williams (8.7)
Roy Bright (7.6)

Rebounds Per Game
Jason Maxiell (6.1) 6th in C-USA
Eric Hicks (5.9)
Asrangue Souleymane (5.3)

Assists Per Game
Asrangue Souleymane (2.9)
James White (2.2)
Jihad Muhammad (2.1)

Steals Per Game
James White (2.4) 3rd in C-USA
Eric Hicks (2.2) 4th in C-USA
Jihad Muhammad (2.0)

Blocks Per Game
Jason Maxiell (1.6) 5th in C-USA
Asrangue Souleymane (1.0)
Eric Hicks (0.7)

Field Goal Percentage
Asrangue Souleymane (68.7%) 1st in C-USA
Eric Hicks (62.8%) 3rd in C-USA
Roy Bright (62.1%) 5th in C-USA
Jason Maxiell (57.3%)

3 Point Shots Made
Armein Kirkland (19) 3rd in C-USA
Nick Williams (15)
James White (9)

3 Point Shot Percentage
Nick Williams (39.4%)
Armein Kirkland (34.5%)
Jihad Muhammad (28.5%)

Free Throw Percentage
James White (85%)
Roy Bright (82%)
Nick Williams (80.5%)

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Bearcats Top Jackson State for 8th Win
"Cincinnati started the game on a 23-4 run and never looked back."
Tuesday December 21st, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The starting five gave the Bearcats a 23-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the half and then rested until haltime. At the half the Cats were ahead 52-27. In the second half the starting five played for about 7 more minutes, and then once again sat down for the rest of the half, Cincinnati won 81-45. Of the 81 points scored by Cincinnati, 57 was scored by the bench. Roy Bright led all bench players scoring 22 points and going 10 for 10 from the field in 19 minutes.

The best highlight of the day came before the game though. A half hour before tip-off a few Bearcats had a dunk contest to earn some money for a nearby youth center and the dunk of the day had to be when James White bricked a one handed jam. "I didnt know if I should have tried again, or just sat down." James said after the event.


James White misses the one-handed jam.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Roy Bright - 22 Pts, 3 Stls, 10 for 10 FG's
Armein Kirkland - 17 Pts, 2 Stls, 4 Rbs
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 3 Asts
Nick Williams - 8 Pts, Stl, 2 3-pointers
Eric Hicks - 3 Pts, 4 Stls, 11 Rbs
James White - 6 Pts, 4 Rbs, Stl
Chadd Moore - 5 Pts, 7 Asts, 2 Stls
Jihad Muhammad - 3 Asts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 2 Pts, 4 Rbs, 4 Asts
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, 3 Asts, 2 Rbs
Jamaal Lucas - 5 Pts, 2 Stls

Jackson St. Tigers Player Stats
Dakari Wallace - 20 Pts, 4 Asts
Kelly Ross - 10 Pts, 9 Rbs
Ernest Hassell - 8 Pts, 5 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 81, JST 45
FG% - CIN 56%, JST 33%
3PT% - CIN 28%, JST 50%
Asts - CIN 28, JST 11
TO's - CIN 5, JST 18
Rebs - CIN 37, JST 29
Stls - CIN 16, JST 4
Blks - CIN 1, JST 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 42, JST 12
Bench Points - CIN 57, JST 6
Fast Break Points - CIN 18, JST 0

The Bearcats looked great, shooting 56% from the field, dishing out 28 assists and grabbing 16 steals. The Cincy bench scored 57 points while Jackson St. only scored 45 total. Cincinnati dominated the paint and the boards, they basically looked good in every department against the Tigers. The defense was great also, they held Jackson St. to a field goal percentage of 33% and forced them to commit 18 turnovers. Cincinnati won by 36 points, their biggest margin of victory so far this season.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Monday 12/20, Cincinnati 81, Jackson St. 45
Next Game - Wendesday 12/22, vs La Salle



Cincinnati Team Leaders
Wendesday December 22nd, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Team Leaders (Thru 12/21/04, 8 games)

Points Per Game
James White (14.1) 6th in C-USA
Armein Kirkland (13.9)
Jason Maxiell (10.2)
Nick Williams (8.7)
Roy Bright (7.6)

Rebounds Per Game
Jason Maxiell (6.1) 6th in C-USA
Eric Hicks (5.9)
Asrangue Souleymane (5.3)

Assists Per Game
Asrangue Souleymane (2.9)
James White (2.2)
Jihad Muhammad (2.1)

Steals Per Game
James White (2.4) 3rd in C-USA
Eric Hicks (2.2) 4th in C-USA
Jihad Muhammad (2.0)

Blocks Per Game
Jason Maxiell (1.6) 5th in C-USA
Asrangue Souleymane (1.0)
Eric Hicks (0.7)

Field Goal Percentage
Asrangue Souleymane (68.7%) 1st in C-USA
Eric Hicks (62.8%) 3rd in C-USA
Roy Bright (62.1%) 5th in C-USA
Jason Maxiell (57.3%)

3 Point Shots Made
Armein Kirkland (19) 3rd in C-USA
Nick Williams (15)
James White (9)

3 Point Shot Percentage
Nick Williams (39.4%)
Armein Kirkland (34.5%)
Jihad Muhammad (28.5%)

Free Throw Percentage
James White (85%)
Roy Bright (82%)
Nick Williams (80.5%)

[BearcatsFan]

Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Cincinnati Improves to 9-0, Can They Be Stopped?
"Jason Maxiell picks up the double-double in Cincy's 9th win."
Thursday December 23rd, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Jason Maxiell had a strong performance scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds along with picking up 4 steals as the Bearcats defeated La Salle Wendesday night 71-39. Coach Huggins said it best by described the Cats win as well earned. The Bearcats dominated the glass, the scoreboard and on the defensive side, which eventually helped them get the win and improve to 9-0. For the second straight year the Cats have started the season 9-0. The Bearcats started last year going 13-0 before losing to Louisville. Cincinnati plays the Cardinals in three weeks.


Jason Maxiell scores in the 1st half, he finished with 12 points.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jason Maxiell - 12 Pts, 10 Rbs, 4 Stls, Blk
Armein Kirkland - 13 Pts, 2 Stls, Blk
Nick Williams - 10 Pts, 6 Stls, 2 Rbs
James White - 11 Pts, 4 Stls, 2 Rbs
Roy Bright - 6 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Eric Hicks - 4 Pts, 4 Asts, 5 Rbs, 4 Stls
Chadd Moore - 5 Pts, 4 Stls, 2 Rbs
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, 2 Asts
Jihad Muhammad - 3 Pts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Rbs, 3 Asts, Blk
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, 3 Rbs

La Salle Explorers Player Stats
Steven Smith - 13 Pts, 11 Rbs
Sherman Diaz - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs
Richard Cunningham - 8 Pts, Stl

Team Stats
Score - CIN 71, LAS 39
FG% - CIN 40%, LAS 32%
3PT% - CIN 16%, LAS 0%
Asts - CIN 15, LAS 12
TO's - CIN 2, LAS 24
Rebs - CIN 46, LAS 43
Stls - CIN 23, LAS 2
Blks - CIN 5, LAS 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 32, LAS 22
Bench Points - CIN 35, LAS 3
Fast Break Points - CIN 29, LAS 4

Cincinnati shot an awful 40% from the field and only 16% from beyond the arch. They were able to hold La Salle to only 32% and force 24 turnovers though. Cincy outscored La Salle in the paint by 10 points and on the fast break by 25 points. They also were able to get 35 points from the bench, while the Explorers only had 3. Jihad Muhammad left the game in the first half with a minor ankle sprain, but returned in the second half, he went 1-5 from the field with one three pointer. "I just tweaked it a little, it will be fine." Muhammad said after the game. He has four days to rest before the Bearcats play Miami (OH) on Monday.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Wendesday 12/22, Cincinnati 71, La Salle 39
Next Game - Monday 12/27, vs Miami (OH)



Week Seven Rankings Released, Bearcats Crack Top-10
Monday December 27th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Seven Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (10-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Kansas (8-0, Big 12) (2)
#3 - Georgia Tech (9-0, ACC) (3)
#4 - Illinois (10-1, Big Ten) (4)
#5 - Maryland (8-1, ACC) (6)
#6 - Mississippi State (12-1, Southeastern) (9)
#7 - Duke (7-1, ACC) (5)
#8 - Cincinnati (9-0, C-USA) (12)
#9 - Notre Dame (7-1, Big East) (11)
#10 - Villanova (6-0, Big East) (13)

Three new teams entered the Top-10 this week, Notre Dame and Villanova from the Big East moved in after being at the number 11 and 13 spots and Cincinnati moved in from the 12th spot. The Bearcats are in the Top-10 for the first time in over two years, they blew out both La Salle and Jackson St. to put them at the number 8 spot. With Miami (OH) and the San Francisco Classic Tourney featuring teams like Yale and Santa Clara, their winning ways should continue. They have a huge game in a week when they go on the road to face #4 Illinois.

C-USA Rankings
#1 - Cincinnati (9-0, 8th in Nation)
#2 - Louisville (5-1, 12th in Nation)
#3 - Memphis (10-3, Unranked)
#4 - St. Louis (10-3, Unranked)
#5 - DePaul (6-3, Unranked)


Conference USA Standings (As of 12/27/04)
Team, Record, C-USA Record, Winning Percentage
Cincinnati (9-0, 0-0, 1.00)
Louisville (5-1, 0-0, 0.83)
Southern Miss (5-1, 0-0, 0.83)
Tulane (4-1, 0-0, 0.80)
St. Louis (10-3, 0-0, 0.77)
Memphis (10-3, 0-0, 0.77)
TCU (9-3, 0-0, 0.75)
DePaul (6-3, 0-0, 0.66)
Marquette (6-3, 0-0, 0.66)
Houston (4-3, 0-0, 0.57)
UAB (5-4, 0-0, 0.55)
Charlotte (7-6, 0-0, 0.54)
South Florida (4-4, 0-0, 0.50)
East Carolina (2-6, 0-0, 0.25)

13 of the C-USA's 14 teams have a record of .500 or better, showing that the Conference is still one of the nations toughest. C-USA play starts in a week, and it will hold some exciting games.

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Cincinnati Improves to 9-0, Can They Be Stopped?
"Jason Maxiell picks up the double-double in Cincy's 9th win."
Thursday December 23rd, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Jason Maxiell had a strong performance scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds along with picking up 4 steals as the Bearcats defeated La Salle Wendesday night 71-39. Coach Huggins said it best by described the Cats win as well earned. The Bearcats dominated the glass, the scoreboard and on the defensive side, which eventually helped them get the win and improve to 9-0. For the second straight year the Cats have started the season 9-0. The Bearcats started last year going 13-0 before losing to Louisville. Cincinnati plays the Cardinals in three weeks.


Jason Maxiell scores in the 1st half, he finished with 12 points.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
Jason Maxiell - 12 Pts, 10 Rbs, 4 Stls, Blk
Armein Kirkland - 13 Pts, 2 Stls, Blk
Nick Williams - 10 Pts, 6 Stls, 2 Rbs
James White - 11 Pts, 4 Stls, 2 Rbs
Roy Bright - 6 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Eric Hicks - 4 Pts, 4 Asts, 5 Rbs, 4 Stls
Chadd Moore - 5 Pts, 4 Stls, 2 Rbs
Vincent Banks - 5 Pts, 2 Asts
Jihad Muhammad - 3 Pts, Stl
Asrangue Souleymane - 4 Rbs, 3 Asts, Blk
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, 3 Rbs

La Salle Explorers Player Stats
Steven Smith - 13 Pts, 11 Rbs
Sherman Diaz - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs
Richard Cunningham - 8 Pts, Stl

Team Stats
Score - CIN 71, LAS 39
FG% - CIN 40%, LAS 32%
3PT% - CIN 16%, LAS 0%
Asts - CIN 15, LAS 12
TO's - CIN 2, LAS 24
Rebs - CIN 46, LAS 43
Stls - CIN 23, LAS 2
Blks - CIN 5, LAS 1
Points in the Paint - CIN 32, LAS 22
Bench Points - CIN 35, LAS 3
Fast Break Points - CIN 29, LAS 4

Cincinnati shot an awful 40% from the field and only 16% from beyond the arch. They were able to hold La Salle to only 32% and force 24 turnovers though. Cincy outscored La Salle in the paint by 10 points and on the fast break by 25 points. They also were able to get 35 points from the bench, while the Explorers only had 3. Jihad Muhammad left the game in the first half with a minor ankle sprain, but returned in the second half, he went 1-5 from the field with one three pointer. "I just tweaked it a little, it will be fine." Muhammad said after the game. He has four days to rest before the Bearcats play Miami (OH) on Monday.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Wendesday 12/22, Cincinnati 71, La Salle 39
Next Game - Monday 12/27, vs Miami (OH)



Week Seven Rankings Released, Bearcats Crack Top-10
Monday December 27th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Basketball

Week Seven Rankings
(Last weeks rankings in bold)
#1 - North Carolina (10-0, ACC) (1)
#2 - Kansas (8-0, Big 12) (2)
#3 - Georgia Tech (9-0, ACC) (3)
#4 - Illinois (10-1, Big Ten) (4)
#5 - Maryland (8-1, ACC) (6)
#6 - Mississippi State (12-1, Southeastern) (9)
#7 - Duke (7-1, ACC) (5)
#8 - Cincinnati (9-0, C-USA) (12)
#9 - Notre Dame (7-1, Big East) (11)
#10 - Villanova (6-0, Big East) (13)

Three new teams entered the Top-10 this week, Notre Dame and Villanova from the Big East moved in after being at the number 11 and 13 spots and Cincinnati moved in from the 12th spot. The Bearcats are in the Top-10 for the first time in over two years, they blew out both La Salle and Jackson St. to put them at the number 8 spot. With Miami (OH) and the San Francisco Classic Tourney featuring teams like Yale and Santa Clara, their winning ways should continue. They have a huge game in a week when they go on the road to face #4 Illinois.

C-USA Rankings
#1 - Cincinnati (9-0, 8th in Nation)
#2 - Louisville (5-1, 12th in Nation)
#3 - Memphis (10-3, Unranked)
#4 - St. Louis (10-3, Unranked)
#5 - DePaul (6-3, Unranked)


Conference USA Standings (As of 12/27/04)
Team, Record, C-USA Record, Winning Percentage
Cincinnati (9-0, 0-0, 1.00)
Louisville (5-1, 0-0, 0.83)
Southern Miss (5-1, 0-0, 0.83)
Tulane (4-1, 0-0, 0.80)
St. Louis (10-3, 0-0, 0.77)
Memphis (10-3, 0-0, 0.77)
TCU (9-3, 0-0, 0.75)
DePaul (6-3, 0-0, 0.66)
Marquette (6-3, 0-0, 0.66)
Houston (4-3, 0-0, 0.57)
UAB (5-4, 0-0, 0.55)
Charlotte (7-6, 0-0, 0.54)
South Florida (4-4, 0-0, 0.50)
East Carolina (2-6, 0-0, 0.25)

13 of the C-USA's 14 teams have a record of .500 or better, showing that the Conference is still one of the nations toughest. C-USA play starts in a week, and it will hold some exciting games.

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Re: Cincinnati Bearcats Legacy (CH2K5)

Bearcats Keep Rolling
"James White dropped 19 points on the Redhawks, winning player of the game honors for the fourth time in ten games."
Tuesday December 28th, 2004
The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Bearcats won their tenth straight game, and have opened the season with a 10-0 record after blowing out the Miami (OH) Redhawks 83-58 last night. James White scored a team high 19 points, and had 5 rebounds in the win. James White said the game was great, "There's nothing like beating a home state rival." Coach Huggins and the gang will now pack their bags and head for San Francisco. They will be competiting in the San Francisco Classic, a tournament played at the Leavey Center, home of the Santa Clara Broncos starting tomorrow night.


James White is all smiles as the Bearcats get win number ten, 83-58.

Cincinnati Bearcats Player Stats
James White - 19 Pts, 5 Rbs, 4 Asts, 3 Stls
Armein Kirkland - 12 Pts, 4 Rbs, 3 Asts
Asrangue Souleymane - 10 Pts, 7 Rbs
Jihad Muhammad - 9 Pts, 2 Asts, Stl
Jason Maxiell - 8 Pts, 6 Rbs, 2 Stls, Blk
Nick Williams - 6 Pts, 3 Asts
Vincent Banks - 6 Pts, 2 Asts
Chadd Moore - 4 Pts, 5 Asts, 2 Stls
Roy Bright - 4 Pts, 2 Rbs, Stl
Eric Hicks - 3 Pts, 4 Rbs, 5 Stls
Jamaal Lucas - 2 Pts, Stl

Miami (OH) Redhawks Player Stats
Chet Mason - 23 Pts, 7 Asts
Nate VanderSluis - 6 Pts, 7 Rbs
Danny Horace - 10 Pts, 5 Rbs

Team Stats
Score - CIN 83, MIA 58
FG% - CIN 51%, MIA 48%
3PT% - CIN 17%, MIA 0%
Asts - CIN 23, MIA 19
TO's - CIN 4, MIA 18
Rebs - CIN 35, MIA 27
Stls - CIN 16, MIA 2
Blks - CIN 1, MIA 0
Points in the Paint - CIN 44, MIA 34
Bench Points - CIN 33, MIA 7
Fast Break Points - CIN 24, MIA 10

Again, like every game this season for the Cats, turnovers were key in the win. They forced 18 turnovers off 16 steals, and were able to score 27 points off the Redhawks turnovers. The 24 fast break and 33 bench points also played a big role, as the Bearcats still have not had a game where their bench has contributed less than 25 points.

Cincinnati Outlook
Last Game - Monday 12/27, Cincinnati 83, Miami (OH) 58
Next Game - Tuesday 12/28, vs Yale, (S.F. Classic)


A Look at the San Francisco Classic
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Teams involved:
Cincinnati Bearcats - (10-0, #8 in Nation, 1st in Conference USA)
Yale Bulldogs - (1-6, Unranked, 7th in Ivy League)
Santa Clara Bulldogs - (7-5, Unranked, 4th in West Coast Conference)
Central Conn. St. Blue Devils - (2-5, Unranked, 10th in Northeast)

Schedule:
Tuesday December 28th:
Yale vs Cincinnati (6 PM PST)
Central Conn. St vs Santa Clara (9 PM PST)
Wendesday December 29th:
TBD vs TBD (6 PM PST)

Team Leaders:
Cincinnati - James White, Forward/Sr. (14.5 PPG)
Yale Bulldogs - Edwin Draughan, Guard/Sr. (14.2 PPG)
Santa Clara Bulldogs - Travis Niesen, Forward/Jr. (15.9 PPG)
Central Conn. St. Blue Devils - DeMario Anderson, Guard/Soph. (13.0 PPG)

Although Cincinnati is favored to win the tournament, dont count Santa Clara out. They are known to be a very dangerous team from beyond the arch and can rebound very well. Plus, they will be playing with homecourt advantage throughout the tourney. The Bearcats start off by playing the Yale Bulldogs, a team that only averages about 67 points a game, while the Bearcats average over 80 a game.