Men's Basketball Signs Dzellat to 2024-25 Roster

The Cincinnati men's basketball program has signed 6-foot-10 French prospect Halvine Dzellat (Hal (like cal)-vinn Zell-uh) ahead of the upcoming season.

Men's Basketball Signs Dzellat to 2024-25 RosterMen's Basketball Signs Dzellat to 2024-25 Roster
CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati men's basketball program has signed 6-foot-10 French prospect Halvine Dzellat (Hal-vinn Zell-uh) ahead of the upcoming season.

Dzellat was the captain of the French U20 FIBA team this season in its gold medal run, averaging eight points and 4.4 rebounds over a seven-game stretch. He was also a member of the U19 team.

He played for Lille's Pro B team in France, which falls in the second division of basketball in the country. Under head coach Maxime Bezin, Dzellat was one of the youngest players on the roster and averaged 6.5 ppg and 4.5 rpg.

Dzellat joins three other freshmen, as well as three transfers, as newcomers to this year's team.

CARESOURCE HOOPS CLASSIC VS. DAYTON TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets are on sale now for the Friday, Dec. 20 matchup at HeritageBankCenter.comTicketmaster.com or through the Ticketmaster app.

Like last season's contest, the atmosphere inside Heritage Bank Center should be electric with the two fan bases seated in separate halves of the arena. In the lower bowl, sections 112-128 will be designated for Cincinnati fans while sections 108-132 will be earmarked for Dayton fans.

Sections 110 and 130 at midcourt will each be divided among the schools as well. The upper bowl will be divided in a similar fashion.

CINCINNATI HOSTS OHIO STATE FOR CARESOURCE EXHIBITION GAME FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Last week, Cincinnati, Ohio State and CareSource announced a Friday, Oct. 18 exhibition basketball game in Fifth Third Arena.

Ticket information for the CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health, as well as the tip-off time, will be announced when available. Season-ticket holders will have priority access, followed by the general public on a first-come, first-serve basis.