As the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team enters its final slate of American Athletic Conference play, Scott Springer will take over as UC beat reporter for The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com.
Springer brings more than three decades of experience to the beat and a breadth of knowledge about Bearcats athletics. During his 12-year tenure with The Enquirer, Springer has mostly covered high school sports, but also Bengals, Reds and the Western & Southern Open.
A graduate of both UC and the University of South Florida, Springer started his journalism career at WFLA in Tampa, Florida. Springer moved home in 1990 and began working at 700-WLW.
Springer's tenure at 700-WLW included the 1990 World Series champion Cincinnati Reds, producing a sportstalk show for Cris Collinsworth and various anchor and fill-in roles. Springer also worked on Cincinnati Bearcats football broadcasts from 1994-2008.
"I'm honored and excited to be covering major college athletics," Springer said. "For me, nothing matches the excitement and fervor of college sports and I'm proud to be able to cover it at my alma mater."
He's won two Associated Press awards for broadcasting and four regional Edward R. Murrow awards. Most recently, Springer was awarded the Ohio High School Athletic Association Media Service Award during last season's regional basketball tournament.
"I know Scott's going to do a great job on the beat," said sports editor Jason Hoffman. "He's an experienced professional with a wealth of knowledge about UC athletics and will distinguish himself on the beat."
Springer's first game on the beat will be Thursday when the Bearcats host the Tulane Green Wave at Fifth Third Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m.
Follow Springer on Twitter @SSpringerSports and on Instagram @PartingScott.
