Recruiting Roundup: Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Welcoming in Four-Star Visitor

A notable visit on the docket.

Nov 7, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The Cincinnati Bearcats logo on the shorts of guard Jeremiah Davenport (24) during the second half in the game against the Chaminade Silverswords at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — We rip off another Recruiting Roundup this week as the football season rolls on and basketball season barrels closer. We start with an unofficial visit for four-star 2026 forward Jason Gardner Jr. out of Fishers (Indiana). He told Sam Kyser he is coming to town on Nov. 1.

According to 247Sports, Gardner is the 28th-best player nationally and the No. 3-ranked combo guard. He holds 13 offers from schools like Iowa and Indiana.

He is also visiting Notre Dame, Purdue, Kentucky, and Ohio State.

2027 4⭐️ Jason Gardner Jr. has scheduled the following unofficial visits this fall, he told @LeagueRDY:

Notre Dame: October 4th
Kentucky: October 18th
Purdue: October 25th
Ohio State: November 1st
Cincinnati: November 15th

Gardner is a shifty guard who plays with great pace,… pic.twitter.com/xbQrS1d5no

— Sam Kayser (@KayserHoops) September 22, 2025

Jason Gardner Jr., No. 1 PG in Indiana, putting in work at the Gary Harris Elite Camp. 😤🔥 @Jasongardnerjr @thats_G_ pic.twitter.com/5emqV7OQod

— League Ready (@LeagueRDY) August 3, 2025

Next is an offer on the football side for unranked 2026 athlete Joshua Smith out of Columbus Africentric Early College (Ohio). He is already committed to Bowling Green as of July 6.

He is not ranked on major service and holds nine offers from mainly MAC schools. Check out the 6-5, 190-pound talent's highlights here.

Blessed to receive an offer from @GoBearcatsFB!🔴🙏🏾⚫️@Coachstingley @coachsattUC @JaredLuginbill @chadsimmons_ @MSR_Ohio @mark__porter @bryan_ault @allentrieu @gregsmithrivals @mohrRecruiting @CAECFootball pic.twitter.com/HQLRjPbemb

— Joshua Smith (@614j0sh) September 22, 2025

Cincinnati football also offered three-star 2027 offensive lineman Justyn Perez out of Woodford County (Kentucky).

According to 247Sports, Perez is the 595th-best player nationally and the 34th-ranked interior offensive lineman.

The 6-1, 300-pound talent holds nine offers from schools like Kentucky and Arkansas. Check out his highlights here.

After a great conversation with @CoachCardwell_ I’m blessed to receive an offer to the University of Cincinnati 🔴⚫️#gobearcats !!!@CoachSattUC @GoBearcatsFB @Coach_Cass @WoodfordFBall @DC15sports @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @GregBiggins @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/Wkbq6k8Rnm

— Justyn perez (@itz_justyn) September 25, 2025

We close the Roundup with an offer for unranked 2027 offensive tackle Timi Aliu out of Locust Grove (Georgia).

He is not ranked on a major service at 6-4, 295 pounds. Aliu holds eight offers from schools like Auburn and Illinois. Check out his highlights here.

#AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from @GoBearcatsFB! I would like to thank my coaches, teammates, and family on helping me achieve this offer!!@Linebackers101 @CoachEugene10 @CoachCardwell_ pic.twitter.com/PT4j5ytmAJ

— Timi Aliu (@TimiAliu123) September 26, 2025

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