Pinging The Portal: Cincinnati Rekindles Relationship With Big 12 Transfer Jonathan Powell

UC recruited the talent in recent years.

Feb 19, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jonathan Powell (11) shoots a three point shot over Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) during the second half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — The transfer portal action continues during week one with Cincinnati reaching out to a couple more players of note. We start with an interest in West Virginia forward Jonathan Powell.

The Portal Report noted the interest as Cincinnati picks its relationship back up with the Dayton native. Powell just wrapped up his freshman season, averaging 8.3 points and 3.1 rebounds on 37.8% shooting.

He has three years of eligibility left with schools like Louisville and North Carolina also reaching out to the 6-6, 191-pound talent.

WVU G Jonathan Powell has received interest from the following programs, he tells TPR:

Ohio State
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kansas State
North Carolina
Ole Miss
Georgia Tech
Xavier
Oklahoma State
Pitt
Creighton
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Oregon
Georgetown pic.twitter.com/eeTVVUFCO3

— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) March 26, 2025

Had a great Unofficial visit at the University of Cincinnati, thanks @CoachWesMiller and @CoachDreMorgan for having me and my family today. #gobearcats pic.twitter.com/wTSk7ccUBm

— Jonathan Powell (@jonathanp0well1) May 9, 2022

Cincinnati also reached out to South Florida guard Jayden Reid this week.

Sam Kayser reported the news after Reid posted 12.6 points and 3.6 assists this past season on 39.2% shooting.

The 5-10, 161-pound sophomore holds two more seasons of eligibility as he hears from California, Seton Hall, and Pittsburgh among others.

South Florida transfer Jayden Reid tells @LeagueRDY he’s heard from these schools since going portaling:

Creighton
Arizona State
Cincinnati
Cal
Seton Hall
Pitt
Utah
Loyola Chicago
Northwestern

Reid averaged 12.7PPG, 3.6APG and 2.6RPG this season at South Florida. pic.twitter.com/mgkpCh8mYe

— Sam Kayser - 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) March 25, 2025

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