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.

Team Thad’s Kayden Allen (21) brings the ball up the court during a game against Mokan Elite at Nike EYBL at the Memphis Sports & Events Center on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Mar 19, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun talks with media during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller claps for team in the second half of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Utah Utes, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. Bearcats won 73-66.

Oct 4, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Isaiah Johnson (0) carries the ball against Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Tre Bell (7) in the first half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Football

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Wide Receiver Isaiah Johnson Dives Into Opening Spring Football Days

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller reacts to game play during the second half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Basketball

Wes Miller Points To Early Issues In Bearcats Tenure As Main Reason To Keep Cincinnati Coaching Role

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) dunks the ball against the UCF Knights in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Season Hopes Collapse Across 66-65 Loss To UCF

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) drives to the basket as he is fouled by Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Big 12 Tournament Odds, Preview: UCF Knights

Cincinnati Bearcats forward Jalen Celestine (32) hits a layup in the first half of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Utah Utes, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.

Basketball

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Beats Utah 73-66 In First Round Of 2026 Big 12 Tournament

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

Pair Of Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Players Earn 2025-26 Big 12 Honors

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield walks the field during football practice at Sheakley Athletic Performance Center in Cincinnati on Dec. 18, 2025.

Football

Scott Satterfield Discusses Opening Spring Practice Session For Cincinnati Bearcats Football

February 13, 2026; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hits his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

News

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Legend Travis Kelce Makes Decision On NFL Future

Feb 15, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Utah Utes guard Don McHenry (3) drives to the basket against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) in the second at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Big 12 Tournament Odds, Preview: Utah Utes

Feb 22, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) shoots against TCU Horned Frogs guard Jace Posey (41) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball's NCAA Tournament Hopes Take Hit Against TCU

Feb 22, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Vasean Allette (3) dribbles against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Slight Betting Underdogs Ahead of Regular-Season Finale At TCU

Feb 24, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) drives to the basket as TCU Horned Frogs guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (4) defends during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines: TCU Horned Frogs