After the conclusion of the NCAA tournament, head coach Mick Cronin accepted the head-coaching position at UCLA.

[4] Despite the deluge of transfers, Brannen was able to inspire a late-season recruiting renaissance, as he moved quickly to land Jeremiah Davenport, Chris Vogt, Mika Adams-Woods, Chris McNeal, Jaume Sorolla, and Jaevin Cumberland (in that order) - with the latter four commitments transpiring in under one week's time.

After all the dust settled, UC would have a final transfer enter the portal in redshirt Freshman LaQuill Hardnett.

[21] American Athletic Conference[22] Sporting News[23] Roster Last update: March 4, 2020 Source[28] The Bearcats traveled to in-state rival Ohio State to open the season for the second part of a home-and-home series with the Buckeyes.

[30] Cincinnati traveled to the Virgin Islands to compete in the Paradise Jam tournament where they finished in third-place.