Video: Wes Miller 5/29 Media Availability
Wes Miller met with the media for the first time since the conclusion of the 2023/24 season on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the off season and preview the start of summer workouts.
Topics discussed included the following:
- Dillon Mitchell and what he adds to Cincinnati's returning roster
- Reflection on season one in the Big 12 and preparation heading in to summer workouts
- Versatility of the returning roster and how the additions enhanced what Wes wants to do at both ends of the floor
- Staff's ability to retain key pieces from last season's roster
- Thoughts on returning players posting "I'm back" on social media
- Is the roster set and pressure to win with what the Bearcats will return on paper
- Recruiting and the "waiting game" when recruiting high level players
- How Miller and his staff handle "misses" in recruiting
- USC transfer Arrinten Page and what he adds to the roster
- Update on Day-Day Thomas and CJ Fredrick and how they are progressing after battling injuries at the end of the season
- Feelings on not having to deal with waiver status this season with incoming transfers
- Thoughts on Dan Skillings comments regarding this being his final season at Cincinnati and pro aspirations
- Hosting TBT and how special it is to have former players returning to play inside Fifth Third Arena