Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa commits to Cincinnati, setting up return to McKale Center

Arizona fans who never got to give Kerr Kriisa a proper sendoff will have an opportunity to share their appreciation in person next year.

Kriisa announced Sunday he is transferring to Cincinnati, which will play a Big 12 conference game at McKale Center in 2025-26.

NEWS: Kentucky transfer guard Kerr Kriisa has committed to Cincinnati, source told @on3sports. The 6-3 senior from Estonia only played in nine games for the Wildcats this season. Played three years for Arizona and one season with West Virginia. https://t.co/Y7X0UZIZ7spic.twitter.com/TAwZ8vhXAP

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 6, 2025

Kriisa joins the Bearcats after one injury-shortened season with Kentucky. The 6-foot-3 senior averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists with UK before going down with a foot injury he suffered in a Dec. 7 game against Gonzaga. Kriisa appeared in nine games with Kentucky, making one start…

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