When Oakland’s non-conference schedule was originally designed, it wasn’t built as a gentle on-ramp for a transitioning roster. It was structured as an unforgiving gauntlet. If the fundamental purpose of an exhibition slate is to stress-test structural integrity before games count toward the official ledger, Tuesday night’s 97–58 loss to Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena served as an uncompromising diagnostic. Listening to the radio broadcast and …
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