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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Football

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

Basketball

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

Army's defensive coordinator, Nate Woody, during Wednesday's practice on March 22, 2023.

Army Football Practice

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football DC Nate Woody Highlights Flexibility of Defensive System

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

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From 69-65 Home Win Over Utah

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller works the sideline against the UCF Knights in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Wes Miller And Others Discuss Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball's 69-65 Home Win Over Utah Utes

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) hits a basket in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Utah Utes, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Basketball

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Survives Against Utah 69-65 For Three-Game Winning Streak

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) dunks the ball against the UCF Knights in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Gets Great Injury News Ahead of Utah Matchup

Oct 18, 2025; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats helmet sits on the bench prior to the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Lands Evan Tengesdahl On Way-Too-Early 2026 All-American Team

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) hits a layup in the second half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Utah Utes, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Bearcats won 85-75.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines: Utah Utes

Feb 11, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats guard P.J. Haggerty (4) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From 91-62 Blowout Over Kansas State

Feb 11, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) dribbles against Kansas State Wildcats forward Marcus Johnson (6) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Posts Biggest Blowout Big 12 Win Of Season Against KSU

Former Zips basketball coach Bob Huggins, facing, hugs current coach John Groce after speaking during the Akron Basketball reunion and celebration at the University of Akron student union, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

Bob Huggins Documentary Footage Surfaces Ahead of Full Film's Release