Cincinnati has won an off-court battle in the Crosstown Shootout.  Former Xavier basketball trainer Connor Barnes is joining Jerrod Calhoun's staff for the upcoming season as he flips his training acumen from Xavier players to Cincinnati players. Barnes  announced  the hiring on his Instagram page. New Training Blood Dec 5, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; The shoes worn by Cincinnati Bearcats forward Baba Miller (18) are seen during the game against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images | Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The veteran trainer has led the Xavier operations since 2023 and was named their Co-Director of Sports Medicine in 2024. It's a pretty stunning development, as Barnes also graduated from Xavier in 2012. He parents grew up in Cincinnati and discussed that in a Xavier school feature when he was hired in 2023.…