Riley Allenspach, transfer forward, officially signs with UC Bearcats

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Riley Allenspach has officially signed with the Cincinnati Bearcats for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-11 forward previously played at George Mason and has one season of eligibility remaining.

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Riley Allenspach signed with the Cincinnati Bearcats
He is a forward standing 6-foot-11 and weighing 247 pounds
Allenspach averaged 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds at George Mason
He has one season of eligibility remaining
Allenspach has played 99 career games with 35 starts

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The Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball team has signed forward Riley Allenspach for the 2026-27 season, first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced Thursday. The 6-foot-11, 247-pound Allenspach, who averaged 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this past season at George Mason, will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Allenspach committed to the Bearcats April 13.

“I love Riley’s ability to connect our offense,” Calhoun said. “He can play inside or outside and is just a high-IQ player. Riley has shown tremendous growth throughout his career and will bring significant versatility and toughness to the front line.”

A native of Charlotte, Allenspach has seen action in 99 career games, including 35 starts. Allenspach played two seasons at Samford to begin his career before transferring to George Mason for his junior campaign. For his career, he’s averaged 8.9 points and 4.1 boards per contest, shooting 56.4% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point range.

Riley Allenspach (35) a transfer from George Mason, has signed with the Cincinnati Bearcats.

He saw significant success as a junior at George Mason in 2025-26, earning All-Atlantic 10 second team honors and ranking in the top 40 nationally in field goal percentage at 56.6%. Allenspach averaged 13.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, but increased that to 14.9 points on a team-best 39.4% from deep in A-10 contests.

Allenspach had four double-doubles for the Patriots with a high game of 26 points against Old Dominion last December.

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Q&A

What are Riley Allenspach's career statistics?

Riley Allenspach has averaged 8.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game over his career, shooting 56.4% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range.

Why did Riley Allenspach transfer to the Cincinnati Bearcats?

Allenspach transferred to the Bearcats to play under first-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun, who praised his versatility and high basketball IQ.

When did Riley Allenspach commit to the UC Bearcats?

Riley Allenspach committed to the UC Bearcats on April 13.