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Pinging The Portal: Cincinnati Reaches Out to More Big Men As Front Court Prepares For Big Changes

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Mar 14, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Corey Washington (6) scores a three-point basket against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Mar 14, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Wichita State Shockers forward Corey Washington (6) scores a three-point basket against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — Another Pinging The Portal rolls out as Cincinnati contacts more basketball talents across the country. UC is interested in UAB forward Christian Coleman and 247Sports's Dushawn London noted he held a Zoom meeting with the staff this week.

Coleman holds one more year of eligibility after notching 11.1 points per game and 7.1 rebounds on 53.3% shooting (no three-point shots the past two seasons) in 2024-25. 

The 6-8, 205-pound forward brings a lot of energy around the rim but doesn't offer anything as an outside threat.

We move to interest in Arizona State center Shawn Phillips Jr. first reported by London as well.

The seven-foot, 245-pound talent posted 5.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this past season. He holds one more season of eligibility after transferring from LSU to ASU in 2023.

Phillips is a strict paint presence who shot 57.3% from the floor in 2024-25 with no three-point attempts in his career.

The ping closes with interest in Wichita State wing Corey Washington.

Sam Kayser reported the UC's interest in a player who averaged 13.7 points and 7.5 rebounds on 44.8% shooting this past season (34.7% from outside). 

The 6-5, 188-pound talent can impact the game in different ways and showed he can level up to a better league, transferring from St. Peters to Wichita last offseason. He holds one more season of eligibility.

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