Four-Star 2026 Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Commit Decommits

Kayden Allen, a top-50 recruit in the 2026 class, has reopened his recruitment after the firing of head coach Wes Miller.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:36am

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Kayden Allen, a four-star 2026 guard commit to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team, has decommitted from the program following the firing of head coach Wes Miller. Allen was the only member of Cincinnati's 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was ranked the 54th-best player in the 2026 class and the 23rd-ranked small forward.

Why it matters

The decommitment of Allen is a significant blow to the Cincinnati Bearcats' basketball program, which is now left with zero commits in its 2026 recruiting class. The loss of a top-50 national recruit will make it more difficult for the new Bearcats head coach to rebuild the program after the departure of Wes Miller.

The details

Kayden Allen, a four-star 2026 guard, has received his release from Cincinnati and will reopen his recruitment, according to Rivals' Joe Tipton. Allen had committed to the Bearcats last year under former head coach Wes Miller, who has not been formally announced as fired but multiple reports indicate he has been let go. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was ranked the 54th-best player in the 2026 class and the 23rd-ranked small forward.

  • Kayden Allen committed to Cincinnati in 2025.
  • Wes Miller was reportedly fired as Cincinnati's head coach on March 14, 2026.

The players

Kayden Allen

A four-star 2026 guard who was the only member of Cincinnati's 2026 recruiting class before decommitting.

Wes Miller

The former head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team, who was reportedly fired on March 14, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Kayden Allen has received his release from Cincinnati and will reopen his recruitment, he told Rivals.”

— Joe Tipton, Rivals reporter (Rivals)

“We are extremely excited to welcome Kayden and his mom, Krystal, to the Cincinnati Bearcats' basketball family. Kayden is someone we have recruited for close to his entire high school career. Not only is Kayden talented, but he is also skilled, smart, tough, and versatile. His strong work ethic gives me great belief that he will only continue to improve in the years ahead and be someone our fanbase will come to love and support.”

— Wes Miller, Former Cincinnati Bearcats head coach (Cincinnati Bearcats)

What’s next

The new Cincinnati Bearcats head coach will need to quickly rebuild the 2026 recruiting class after the decommitment of Kayden Allen, the program's only 2026 commit.

The takeaway

The decommitment of Kayden Allen, a top-50 national recruit, is a significant setback for the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball program as it transitions to a new head coach following the departure of Wes Miller. The Bearcats will need to work quickly to rebuild their 2026 recruiting class in the wake of this loss.