Big 12 Coaches on what Cincinnati brings to the league
Regardless of which metric you look at it, it is clear that the Big 12 is the best basketball conference in the country. The league produced back to back national champions in 2021 and 2022 and Texas Tech lost in the national championship game in 2019. (The game was cancelled due to Covid in 2020)
During Wednesday's Big 12 Media Day inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, league coaches had the following to say about the addition of Cincinnati:
Cincinnati plays Oklahoma twice this year.
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
Head coach Porter Moser discusses what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 and challenges of playing in 5th/3rd Arena. pic.twitter.com/lSz2Iq2TtD
Texas Tech Head Coach Grant McCasland on what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 pic.twitter.com/kiMz5BCB1L
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
Kansas Coach Bill Self on what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 #Bearcats
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
"When you talk about the most tradition rich programs of the league, Cincinnati's got to be at the top." pic.twitter.com/5hL84mBEMV
Cincinnati plays Oklahoma twice this year.
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
Head coach Porter Moser discusses what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 and challenges of playing in 5th/3rd Arena. pic.twitter.com/lSz2Iq2TtDTCU head coach Jamie Dixon has history with Cincinnati from his Pittsburgh Big East days.
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
He describes what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 and the TCU family connection with @DavidECohen_ pic.twitter.com/pWueboG17q
Texas Coach Rodney Terry on what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12 #Bearcats pic.twitter.com/2oOLBGeTMO
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew on what Cincinnati brings to the Big 12:
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
"Always been one of the better programs in the country. Great fanbase. Cincinnati speaks for itself." pic.twitter.com/k0CuAoIh3ZLast one of the day... Houston coach Kelvin Sampson on how Cincinnati helps elevate the Big 12 conference on a national scale pic.twitter.com/QQoIt7liNG
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023
The overall vibe from the league coaches was that they have an understanding of the proud history and tradition that Cincinnati brings to the Big 12. The coaches also seemed to really have a great deal of respect for Wes Miller and understanding that he is going to continue to improve the trajectory of this program and utilize the Big 12 resources at his disposal.
Wes Miller discussed below how the move to the Big 12 has helped elevate recruiting and how it ties in to non conference scheduling:
We will have more coverage of Big 12 Media day over the next day as we continue to digest everything said by the coaches and players during today's availability in Kansas City.Wes Miller on the impact of Jordan Brand and Big 12 on recruiting and what goes in to non conference scheduling pic.twitter.com/2luHn0Klj2
— Ryan Roberts (@Ryan_Ky0203) October 18, 2023