Austin Southerland shows early scoring pop for Cincinnati-Clermont
Southerland is off to a loud start as a freshman guard for Cincinnati-Clermont, averaging 25.0 points in the 2025-26 season and already flashing a high-usage scoring role[2][6]. He looked capable of carrying offense in a recent 126-point team outburst, finishing with 25 points in the opener, which suggests confidence and a willingness to attack in big moments[1]. The hook here is upside: he is a young perimeter scorer who can create volume, but his current shooting efficiency is still a work in progress, so he fits best with a team that can give him reps and patience[1][2].
