Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Star Back On Injury Report After Playing Against UCF

UC won't have Jalen Haynes for the rest of the season, and other key players are questionable for tonight's game against Kansas State.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team continues to deal with a rash of injuries as they prepare to take on Kansas State. Head coach Wes Miller confirmed that star player Jalen Haynes will miss the entire season, while other key players like Moustapha Thiam and Kerr Kriisa are listed as questionable for tonight's game.

Why it matters

Injuries have plagued the Bearcats all season, and this latest news will make it even more challenging for the team to compete at a high level in the Big 12 Conference. The loss of Haynes is a significant blow, and the status of other starters is a major concern heading into a tough road matchup.

The details

UC won't have Jalen Haynes tonight, or anytime this season, after head coach Wes Miller confirmed he'd miss the whole campaign on Sunday. Freshman guard Shon Abaev is still out for tonight's game and Moustapha Thiam is back on the questionable list after he fought through his ankle injury to post 15 points and seven rebounds in the 92-72 win over UCF. UC guard Kerr Kriisa is listed as probable.

  • On Sunday, head coach Wes Miller confirmed that Jalen Haynes will miss the entire season.
  • Moustapha Thiam is questionable for tonight's game against Kansas State after playing through an ankle injury in the win over UCF.

The players

Jalen Haynes

A key player for the Cincinnati Bearcats who will miss the entire season due to injury.

Wes Miller

The head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team.

Shon Abaev

A freshman guard for the Cincinnati Bearcats who is still out for tonight's game.

Moustapha Thiam

A Cincinnati Bearcats player who is questionable for tonight's game after playing through an ankle injury in the previous game.

Kerr Kriisa

A Cincinnati Bearcats player who is listed as probable for tonight's game.

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What they’re saying

“It wasn't an easy couple of days. We were frustrated with the way the game finished against West Virginia. I could tell these guys were hurt on Thursday night, and then we show up to practice yesterday, and Kerr (Kriisa) couldn't go, and Tyler McKinley couldn't go, and you know, we just dealt with so much of that kind of stuff. So, just more adversity, and I thought they did a nice job of finding the way tonight, and they played well, so I was proud of that.”

— Wes Miller, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Injuries have been a major issue for the Cincinnati Bearcats all season, and this latest news about Jalen Haynes being out for the year is a significant blow. The team will have to find a way to overcome these challenges and compete in the tough Big 12 Conference without some of their key players.