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Tons of photos on gozips : https://gozips.com/galleries/mens-soccer/akron-vs-st-bonaventure-msoc-8-9-25/2752

If Connor is moving on to play somewhere else, we owe him big time for opening this roster spot. John: "Son, you know I love you right?" Connor: "Yes dad. I love you, too." John: "Awesome. Now get the hell out of here. I have a 6'8" Serbian sniper - basically the next Nikola Jokic - ready to commit and need the roster spot." (how that conversation went - probably)

We'll be quite a bit bigger while maintaining a high level of athleticism. I expect our defense to be the same if not improved. Quite frankly, I think we're even more athletic this year. If everything comes to fruition with this Serb get, Akron will be scary.

I'm guessing the shooting has improved ... not sure yet if the team improved, particularly on defense. Time will tell.

They lost the MAC POY and improved, at least on paper.

If his highlights are any indication, he could be the zone-buster I have been pleading for. He looks to have a sweet stroke. Now if he is efficient at the top of the key, can drive to the hoop and can pass in traffic…we just might have a missing piece.

That doesn't matter anymore. Starting this year the scholarship cap was increased from 13 to the roster size cap of 15.

Don't count your chicken's just yet. Still a bunch of paperwork to be approved.

Looks like the Nikola Cvetinović Serbian connection paid off.

He doesn't use a scholarship, so I doubt it is him. Maybe a redshirt?

Okay, I am going to need some help here. Not only where does he fit, but also how many years of eligibility left?

Not thinking he plays the guard position or is an immediate contributor because he will need time to adjust to the college game. That said, he’s got some skills. Very exciting addition.

I believe someone had previously mentioned the possibility of Connor playing elsewhere before he announced he was returning. Maybe he got an opportunity to play somewhere else?

He looks quite serviceable. And big. 👍

Some video - https://youtu.be/VGIhM-8-Iow?si=SW4YG4p16q https://youtu.be/2Zv11wsbJCQ?si=zbm0_YVdVACPG6QMx2jNlu

Ognjen Stankovic, 6'8" wing. Represented Serbia in 16u, 17u and 20u FIBA games. Has played 50 games on the Adriatic League over the last 2 seasons I haven't been this excited since Taylor Currie.

Sounds like John's trip to Europe was fruitful. Anybody have more details?

He's a 6'8" guard/forward. Think Ali Ali but a better shooter.

I have no clue who it is ... but since he's a big ... guessing he will replace a big???

If he's eligible this year - and I believe he is - I think someone has to go.

Do we have anyone leaving?

Holy...

Akron just got a commitment for the 2025 class from a 6'8" Serb. Is someone departing that we aren't aware of?