6-foot-8 Shon Abaev is a left-handed guard/forward who has been lighting up his senior season playing for Fear of God Athletics in the Overtime Elite League. The Cincinnati Bearcats are pursuing Abaev and their coaching staff was present to watch him play Friday night.

Look: Cincinnati Commit Shon Abaev Makes Naismith Midseason National Team

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Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) grabs a rebound in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Podcast: Cincinnati Handles Colorado as Sights Turn to Arizona State.

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Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) blocks the shot of Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Highlights From Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado

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Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller calls out in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Wes Miller, Simas Lukošius Discuss Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado

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Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) controls the ball in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Three Man Weave: Simas Lukošius' Heroics Lift Cincinnati Over Colorado 68-62

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Dec 30, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes guard RJ Smith (5) lines up a shot in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Report: Colorado Starters RJ Smith, Elijah Malone Questionable Against Cincinnati

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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) grabs a rebound over Kansas Jayhawks guard Shakeel Moore (0) in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Cincinnati a Slight Betting Favorite in Road Matchup Against Colorado

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Jan 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  The Cincinnati logo is seen on a pair of Air Jordan shoes worn by a member of the Cincinnati Bearcats before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Cracks Top 10 Schools For Four-Star 2026 Forward Jalan Wingfield

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Jan 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) drives to the basket against Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

The Athletic Names Jizzle James Among NBA Draft Prospects to Watch This Season

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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) drives on Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams (24) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Podcast: Cincinnati Reaches New Offensive Lows Against Kansas

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Cincinnati Bearcats forward Arrinten Page (22) hits a layup around Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Storylines: At Colorado

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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) drives on Kansas Jayhawks guard Shakeel Moore (0) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

NCAA Tournament Tracker: Bearcats Losing Streak Moves Them Out of Field For First Time This Season

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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Dan Skillings Jr. (0) hits a shot around Kansas Jayhawks guard Shakeel Moore (0) in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Watch: Highlights From Cincinnati's 54-40 Loss to Kansas

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Jan 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  The Cincinnati logo is seen on a pair of Air Jordan shoes worn by a member of the Cincinnati Bearcats before the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Watch: Wes Miller And More Discuss Home Loss to No. 11 Kansas

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Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) grabs a loose ball as Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) guards him in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Three Man Weave: Kansas Takes Out Cincinnati With 54-40 Defensive Masterclass

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Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield looks on in before the College Football game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Towson Tigers at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Podcast: Cincinnati Football Continues Transfer Additions, Kansas Basketball Preview

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Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) hits a 3-point basket over Kansas Jayhawks guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) in the second half of the Big 12 Conference tournament game between Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo., on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Cincinnati Home Betting Favorites in Kansas Matchup

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Jan 7, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (17) scores a basket as Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) defends during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

NCAA Tournament Tracker: Cincinnati Back on The Bubble After Three-Game Losing Streak

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