Russ Heltman

Russ Heltman

Joined: Nov 1, 2021

Russ Heltman is on the Bearcats and Bengals beat for On SI. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Russ can be found on Twitter: @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com.

Dec 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Shon Abaev (10) drives to the basket against the Lipscomb Bisons in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Feb 21, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) celebrates after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) hits a basket in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Red Raiders won 81-71.

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) dribbles down the court in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Texas Tech Red Raiders, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines: No. 13 Texas Tech

Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer (11) stiff arms Miami Redhawks linebacker Oscar McWood (23) before the play is called back for holding in the fourth quarter of the College Football game at Yager Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Football

Final Scheduled Battle For Victory Bell Changing Venues In 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) pulls down a rebound against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From Historic 84-68 Win Over No. 8 Kansas

Jan 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self works the sideline against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Bill Self Heaps Major NCAA Tournament Praise On Bearcats Following Historic 84-68 Loss to Cincinnati

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam, back, hugs forward Baba Miller after their team’s win against the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Bigs Power Massive Upset Win Over No. 8 Kansas

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Shon Abaev (10) handles the ball in the first half of the NCAA basketball game against the Lipscomb Bisons at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Dec. 29, 2025.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Wing's Injury Status Revealed Ahead of Kansas Matchup

Feb 8, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) reacts after a play against the Brigham Young Cougars in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Announces Tip Off Time Change For BYU Home Game

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.

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines, Betting Odds: No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks

Oct 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats cornerback Matthew McDoom (0) reacts during a stop in play against the UCF Knights in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Bearcats Football Makes Final Eight Schools For Four-Star 2027 Quarterback

Nov 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield watches the teams warm up before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Finalizes 2026 Coaching Staff With a Few More Tweaks

Sep 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback JC French IV (12) throws a pass during the first half against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

New Cincinnati Bearcats Football QB JC French Drops Quarterback Comparison He's Striving For At UC

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller stands on the court during introductions before the game against the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Wes Miller's Coaching Seat 'Scorching Hot' Entering Final Stretch of 2025-26 Season