Wes Miller's staff has struck again as the Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team has added 2025 forward Shon Abaev, a 4-star from Fort Lauderdale

The Cincinnati Bearcats made history on Thanksgiving landing a commitment from the 2nd highest ranked recruit in program history.

The Bearcats made history on the holiday by adding a five-star commitment from 2025 small forward Shon Abaev out of Calvary Christian School (Florida). Multiple reports broke the news upon his Thanksgiving announcement.

Shon Abaev, one of the top small forwards in the 2025 class, has committed to Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 senior out of Calvary Christian (FL) chose Wes Miller and the Bearcats over Auburn, Oregon, Arkansas,

By ADAM ZAGORIA Four-star wing Shon Abaev has committed to Cincinnati. The 6-foot-7 left-hander from Calvary Christian (FL) chose the Bearcats over Arkansas, Auburn Arizona State

I chose Cincinnati because it gives me the best opportunity to play in the NBA which is a dream come true” Abaev told On3 Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw. “It was just a gut

On Thanksgiving Day, the Bearcats got their highest ranked recruit in the Wes Miller era when forward and composite 5-star Shon Abaev announced his commitment at noon.