Fifth Third Arena should be on FIRE next season.

Why?

Cincinnati is officially back.

Pat Kelsey on the #CollegeHoopsToday Podcast:

His first two months at Louisville, saying goodbye to Charleston, Skip Prosser's influence, Chucky Hepburn, and more.

Plus a deep dive on Cincinnati's rise, Kentucky, and Arkansas.

bit.ly/3QU3OD9

Pat Kelsey on the #CollegeHoopsToday Podcast:

His first two months at Louisville, saying goodbye to Charleston, Skip Prosser's influence, Chucky Hepburn, and more.

Plus a deep dive on Cincinnati's rise, Kentucky, and Arkansas.

bit.ly/3QU3OD9

Source: George Washington will host NJIT on November 18th as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule.

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I watch college basketball.

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'Every day is a gift.' - Art Loveley

'Stay hungry, Stay humble'

Before my life is over, I will have at least one meal with Stanley Tucci.

Source: CJ Fredrick is returning to Cincinnati next season and will use his additional year of eligibility.

Averaged 6.1 PPG in only 15 games last season due to injury, but is now fully healthy.

Sources: Norchad Omier and Jeremy Roach have both officially withdrawn from the 2024 NBA Draft and will play for Baylor next season.

The Bears will enter 2024-25 as a Final Four contender under Scott Drew.

Source: Mississippi State transfer Jaquan Scott has committed to UTSA.

Source: JUCO prospect Isaiah Skinner has committed to USC Upstate.

Source: Jacksonville's Robert McCray V has withdrawn from the 2024 NBA Draft and will return to school next season.

Averaged 18.4 PPG last season.

Source: Toibu Lawal has officially withdrawn from the 2024 NBA Draft and will play for Virginia Tech next season.

Transfer from VCU.

Source: Syracuse will host Albany as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule.

Georgia Tech's Baye Ndongo tells me that he will withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft and return to school next season.

Averaged 12.4 PPG and 8.2 RPG last year as a freshman.

Keyshawn Hall tells me that he will withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft and play for UCF next season.

Transfer from George Mason.

Source: Xavier DuSell plans to withdraw from the 2024 NBA Draft and will play for Nevada next season.

Transfer from Fresno State.