Cincinnati Bearcats Land Local Star Mahaffey

0:00On April 29th, Cincinnati Bearcats just landed a local gem for their men's basketball squad. First year head coach Jared Calhoun announced the signing of Eric Mahafi, a transfer from Akron, to join the roster for the 2026. 27 Season This Cincinnati native from Archbishop Molar High School brings three years of eligibility left after a solid freshman year. Mahafi saw action in 37 games for the zips, starting 11, and showed real promise on the wing with his versatility. He fits right into what Calhoun wants on both ends of the floor, coming from a strong family background and top coaching like Hall of Famer Carl, Kremmer in high school, and John Gross at Akron. Fans are buzzing about bringing homegrown talent back to wear the red and black. It's a special move for the program, boosting that hometown pride while adding a player with serious upside and pedigree. Digging into his numbers from last season, Mahafi averaged 7.5 points and 5.8 rebounds over 21.8 minutes per game.

1:01He shot nearly 50% from the field, and over 35% from 3, hitting double figures 11 times, including a 20 point, 8 rebound night against Diona. That grit helped Akron to a 29 and 6 record, a mid-American conference tournament title, and an NCAA tournament bid. With Mahafi in the mix, the Bearcats are building momentum early. Keep an eye on this one as they gear up.