MJ Collins to Cincinnati | Big 12 Basketball News

Big 12 Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

MJ Collins is poised to join Cincinnati after a court ruling granted him an extra year of eligibility, making his transfer a major boost for a rebuilding Bearcats squad. The former Utah State guard averaged over 17 points per game last season with sharp shooting and even earned All-Mountain West Second Team honors. His ability to score in bunches — including a 40-point game — could ignite a struggling Cincinnati offense ranked near the bottom nationally. Though he’s bounced around schools and hasn’t always dazzled in power conferences, his shooting efficiency jumped significantly last year…