The Cincinnati Bearcats finalized a neutral-site non-conference matchup against the Clemson Tigers. The Tigers and Bearcats played each other in the Greeneville Winter Invitational, where Clemson would win 68-65, even though Cincinnati would hold them to 30 points in the second half. The neutral-site game last season took place in Greeneville, South Carolina, which is why the game is being played in Cincinnati at a different venue than Fifth Third Arena. He averaged 12.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game last season for the Fighting Irish. Fuchs averaged 12.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game for the Dons before transferring to Clemson.