Pinging The Portal: Cincinnati In Contact With Talented Offensive Big Man Ante Brzovic

The Bearcats have little to no depth in the front court.

Mar 16, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; College of Charleston Cougars forward Ante Brzovic (10) goes to the basket while defended by San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The Bearcats continue to canvass the college basketball transfer portal for more talent in our latest Pinging the Portal. Things start with On3's Joe Tipton reporting interest in Kansas State guard Brendan Hausen.

The junior holds one more year of eligibility after averaging 10.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game this past season at 6-4, 205 pounds. Hausen was a sharpshooter for the Wildcats, averaging 38.8% from deep on seven attempts per game.

Kansas State transfer guard Brendan Hausen is receiving interest from the following schools, per his agency One Motive Sports:

Gonzaga
Virginia
Kansas
Illinois
Tennessee
Virginia Tech
Ole Miss
Cincinnati
Missouri
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas
Texas A&M
LSU
SMU
DePaul
Maryland… https://t.co/arqDEZThLu

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 9, 2025

Next, Cincinnati showed interest in Charleston forward Ante Brzovic along with a ton of other schools. Sam Kayser reported the reach out to a skilled 6-10 big man with one season of eligibility left.

He posted 18.4 points per game on 54.4% shooting to go with 8.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists this past season. Brzovic is one of the best frontcourt players in the portal.

Charleston transfer Ante Brzovic has heard from these schools since entering the portal, he told @LeagueRDY:

Baylor
Clemson
Cincinnati
DePaul
Georgetown
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas State
Mississippi State
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State
Ole Miss
Pitt
South Carolina… pic.twitter.com/fxcEFdcd9t

— Sam Kayser (@247HSHoops) April 9, 2025

We close with interest in McNeese State guard Sincere Parker.

Sam Kayser reported this interest in a 6-3 guard with one season of eligibility remaining. Parker averaged 12.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game this season after notching 15.9 PPG for Saint Louis in 2023-24.

His shooting efficiency took a big hit this past season.

McNeese State transfer Sincere Parker tells @LeagueRDY he’s heard from these schools since going portaling:

Maryland
Memphis
Mississippi State
Seton Hall
Cincinnati
UNLV
South Florida

Averaged 12.2PPG and 2.5RPG this season. Averaged 15.9PPG for Saint Louis in 23-24. pic.twitter.com/8nyfpiYNvl

— Sam Kayser (@247HSHoops) April 8, 2025

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