Jerrod Calhoun: New Bearcats Coach, Big Expectations

0:00On March 25th, the Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has a new head coach. Jair Calhoun, a 2004 graduate of the university, signed a six-year deal to lead his alma mater in the Big 12 conference. He steps in after strong success elsewhere in college hoops. Calhoun boasts a career record of 297 wins and 159 losses. He's racked up 9-20 win seasons and conference championships in three different leagues. His recent stops include seven years at Youngstown State and two at Utah State, where he posted impressive marks. Bob Huggins, a former Bearcats coach, endorsed the hire, highlighting Calhoun's work ethic and program-building skills from their time together. Fans see this as a big win for athletic director John Cunningham, sparking hope to revive the program's edge in Ohio. Calhoun focuses on efficient offenses, sharp close game play, and a team-first culture. He stresses picking the right players over big spending alone. With a roughly $10 million dollar name, image, and likeness budget, he's retaining most

1:02of his Utah State staff to hit the ground running. Now the focus turns to assembling the roster for the 2026-27 season ahead of the April 7th transfer portal window. Bearcats fans are geared up for Calhoun to deliver excitement back in Clifton.