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Odds are they probably won't. I will say I don't recall seeing much Goodyear signage around Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse before they became the Cavs jersey sponsor so anything is still possible.

Blessed 🙌

The NBA has been doing it for about a decade now. Personally, I'm hoping for the Goodyear Wingfoot for 2 reasons. First, because it's an iconic Akron brand. Secondly, I think it would compliment the jersey well without being a eyesore.

He might not even be someone we scouted. There are thousands of players in these international development leagues. It's not like we can scout all of them. I don't know if he'll be good at the MAC level or not. I will say based off the photo that it appears he will need to put on some muscle.

This coming season teams are allowed to wear a sponsor patch on their jerseys. A lot of other schools that have announced deals said they plan to largely use the funds for revenue sharing. Ball State hasn't signed any deals yet that I'm aware of, but I wonder if they plan to use this as a significant revenue source to help fund the increase.

If that $1 million revenue share/NIL is accurate then that should be a big step up for them. Ohio Bobcats apparently spent $600K this past season so that would put them ahead of that.

It was announced at the time of hiring that the introductory press conference would be at a later date. He was made the head coach like a week before the Final Four and the portal opening. I don't think there is any hidden meaning behind the date. More that they preferred Dustin to focus on filling out his staff, meet with players to see where they stand, and formulate our approach to the portal.

I wouldn't be surprised if we have a few commits before then. Evan, Seth Wilson, Okonkwo, and Josiah Harris were all signed before April 15th of their respective transfer year.

I think a full offseason with the team would have done him well. I'm not sure what others saw that made them think he deserved more playing time, but he looked a bit lost out there at times. Being out of position defensively, trying to make a pass that wasn't there. I think there is potential there. He just needed more than 2 months (or however long it was) to adapt to the American game. In reality he probably should have redshirted as he clearly wasn't ready to play.

Look at our budget to see what we're spending on coaches, staff, travel, recruitment, etc. Next look what we're spending relative to our peers in NIL. We quit trying many years ago. You don't need a spring practice to confirm that.

Article on some of the talking points being discussed at Final Four weekend by coaches. Mentions both Groce and Campbell's coach. Also talks about some power conference schools want to institute bird rights to institute policies that would allow them exceed the $20.5M revenue share. https://herosports.com/cbb-john-groce-bird-rights-chatter-mid-major-money-squeeze-ksks/

Dre Jones doesn't have to go far. Looks like he's going to Cleveland State. I think this is the first former MAC player to commit elsewhere.

The shooting percentages look nice, but it doesn't appear to have translated into much team success. It looks like IU Indy went 7-25 last year. I can't say I watched them play to know if he was part of the problem or not.

Yes, he put up 25/9 before fouling out. Would be a get IMO, but might be too expensive unless he gives a hometown discount.

I just gift money to the collective instead in those circumstances. There is no COGS attached to my donation and I don't have extra clothing that I won't wear taking up space. Seems like a win/win. Either way your support is appreciated.

Not really sure what someone like his market would be being a top 100 recruit, but redshirting.

From Cleveland as well. We've seemed to have had a lot of success in the portal when bringing players home.

Akron reportedly has reached out to USC transfer and former Robert Morris player Amarion Dickerson https://x.com/i/status/2041620452099928369

Article on new assistant Todd May. https://hoopdirt.com/official-may-departs-d2-concord-joins-akron-basketball-staff/

I think Young could return. Still more unlikely than likely. It just takes 1 A10, AAC, and P5 programs to make him an offer that prices us out. I would be absolutely stunned if Eric returned. He has the size, athleticism, and well rounded game most teams would desire. He could make the 8-9 man rotation on most of the bottom half of P5 teams IMO.

I mean Prather is in the portal again. Not like we can't offer him. It would have been challenging for Prather to get the minutes here to develop had he stayed. We've had a lot of tremendous guard play. Leaving was probably the correct decision for him.

It wasn't posted. He didn't live up to the hype some gave him. He might develop into a good player, but he looked very raw and perhaps the speed of the game was too fast compared to what he's accustomed. Him going to a low major to get consistent minutes and being able to refine his game is probably what's best.

I'll probably sit this round out as this is the first piece of FTRC gear that I didn't really care for. The front of the shirt I like. I just don't care for the giant logo on the back. I get that's part of their branding. I just wish it was smaller and on the sleeve or something. It reminds me of the countless free Akron t-shirts I already own from giveaways.