As satisfying as the Michigan victory was, the Bearcats were firmly paddled in Bud Walton Arena Oct. 24 by a Razorbacks team coached by John Calipari, 89-61 in front of 14,832 fans doing the "Pig Sooie" chant.

• Cincinnati freshman Shon Abaev was the No. 22 recruit in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports, and committed to Cincinnati over Arkansas, Auburn, Arizona State and Oregon. He scored 15 points during the Bearcats' exhibition win over Michigan.

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