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https://www.ideastream.org/sports/2026-03-18/mac-teams-are-dancing-in-march-but-butler-opportunity-looms-for-akron-miami-coaches Will those strong connections make both men candidates for the Butler job? "I don't think you can go wrong with either one of them," Pluto said. "John has told me ... he's been very content at Akron."

https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/03/19/akron-zips-john-groce-crushing-it-illinois-texas-tech-ncaa-tournament-march-madness As Groce’s Illinois successor, Brad Underwood, continues to make the school look good for hiring him in 2017, Groce has become a rumored candidate for higher-level jobs, including at Butler and Cincinnati. “You can’t ever say never,” he said. “That’s just not how this deal works. I’m always open-minded.”

Christian Anderson not listed on Tech's injury report. https://x.com/i/status/2034825537747619977

Game day

#11) Zippy87 produces a top 10 list of fantastic finishes over the past 20 years, would be my choice 😂

What Saint Louis is doing to Georgia is certifiably amazing but also illegal in most states. The Tourney of the Mid Majors.

Shammah Scott's game-winner vs Toledo (2026) Watched it at least 10 times this week. Gets better each time.

Highlights. First goal build up starts at ~38 seconds 2nd goal build up starts at ~3:39

Jack Roman had the assist on the 2nd goal.

Akron shot 75% overall from the free throw line this season. However, they have struggled at the line in March: CMU - 6/11 (54%) NIU - 8/12 (66%) Buffalo - 11/18 (61%) Kent - 17/27 (63%) Toledo - 3/9 (33%) Overall - 45/77 (58%) Definitely something to watch tomorrow.

Not sure you'll hear of them again, so sure. They're joining with Elon next year I believe.

Took me way too long to realize they were not from NYC

Can I add Tournament participant Queens College of North Carolina to the list?

Little disappointed Penn won the Ivy. I would've loved to see that Yale team in this tournament

https://open.substack.com/pub/akronzippedup/p/game-preview-akron-faces-off-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email Excellent preview of tomorrow's game with all the relevant stats...from ZippedUp.

Flint City gets the Cupset 2-0. 🤩

I can't imagine Groce leaving a really good situation for a gig where they aren't fully invested in the program.

Groce mentioned as a possible candidate. New AD for Syracuse is former Toledo AD. Hmmmmmm…..

Vote to beat Toledo again

Great experience for all three guys!

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I actually feel those metrics don't even fully show how 3-pt dependent they are. You have to remember JT Toppin was taking ~15 2-pt fgs per game. He's obviously no longer playing so I would imagine in the last 5-10 games their 3-pt attempts are even further up as much of those attempts got absorbed by their perimeter shooters, namely Atwell and Anderson. Edit: Atwell in particular we have to run off the line. He averages 9.4 FGA per game. 8.5 of the are 3-pointers. I'm guessing the other .9 is him having his toe on the line /s.

Jack Roman with a burner that results in a deflection/own goal. Flint City up 1-0.

Nice post here on IG with the guys having a good time interviewing each other on slide 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/DWFSWo7iY4W/?igsh=cnp3OWx2ZGUyamM2

I'm hoping our gameplan is to attack the hoop like we did in the 2nd half against Toledo. It helps create a more efficient offense and opens up better looks on the perimeter.