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 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

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

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.

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

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.

Basketball

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

Basketball

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

Basketball

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.

Basketball

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

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

Basketball

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Star Moustapha Thiam Back On Injury Report After Playing Against UCF

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) attempts to dribble the ball up to the basket in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas State Wildcats, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Betting

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Slight Road Betting Favorites Against Kansas State

Nov 30, 2024; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights defensive coordinator Nate Woody walks to the sideline during the first half against the UTSA Roadrunners at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Football

New Cincinnati Bearcats Football DC Nate Woody Outlines Vision For Defense

Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jizzle James (2) attempts to drive past Kansas State Wildcats guard Max Jones (2) in the first half of a NCAA men’s basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and Kansas State Wildcats, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2025-26 Storylines: Kansas State Wildcats

Feb 8, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) shoots against UCF Knights center John Bol (7) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Highlights From 92-72 Win Over UCF

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller coaches in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Jan. 28, 2026.

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball HC Wes Miller And Others Dive Into Home Battle Against UCF Basketball

Feb 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Day Day Thomas (1) shoots the ball over UCF Knights guard Jordan Ivy-Curry (0) during the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Splits UCF Season Series With Home Rivalry Win