The 1995–96 Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team represented the

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Division I

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in the 1995–96 season. The Bearcats, coached by

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, won Conference USA and reached the Elite Eight of the 1996 NCAA tournament. The team finished with an overall record of 28–5 (11–3 GMWC) and a No. 7 ranking in the final AP poll.

Roster

Schedule

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Rankings

Awards and honors

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– C-USA Player of the Year, Consensus Second-Team All-American

References

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Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball seasons

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