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Have we all seen enough of Shumate and Milner? Those guys gave it all for the Rockets.

Well, with this big news and @LoyalZIP prediction that Groce is on his way out after next year, what will become of MAC basketball, especially if the Zips become equivalent of a directional Michigan school?

Xanax can be a friend.

Really awesome post, @LoyalZIP At the moment, I incredibly admire how Groce has kept this team together. I wonder if it's harder to keep a team together after winning the conference as opposed to coming close? I think you nailed the top 3 teams. It's been a little too quiet over in Ravenna, I can only imagine what Pinky and Christian are up to during this "don't recruit" week. As for Ohio, I didn't realize Wilson was a grad transfer. That's a big, pun intended, loss for them. Toledo. Can Groce get them off his regular season back? I've had my fill of Shumate and Milner that's for sure. Are we sure they won't be coming back? Miami is the team I think can step all over the garbage bottom 8 and re-assert themselves with Groce's brother as coach. Because the MAC is so bad, the Zips must schedule and WIN some tough out of conference games. This "Groce has them ready for March" meme is getting tired. We saw from our friends in Brimfield that a MAC team can schedule tough opponents and play tough in those games. Groce needs some marquee wins. Now is the time.

CMU lost another player today. Zarzuela and Bass, who are/were good, haven't committed to another school from what I can tell.

Mes102, you are correct in my humble opinion. Frankly, I find sexist the discussion about her being a "great person," the players "liking" her, and "bad timing" because of baby or whatever else. The implication is that she should be treated differently because she has some likability qualities that aren't necessarily attributes fans want in a men's coach. She didn't meet expectations as a D1 coach and Akron didn't renew her contract.

Canada's long national nightmare is over. They found a coach. Careful when you google. His namesake is famous or infamous for other reasons.

I'm seriously confused.

Our Canadian friends can be quite funny as they endure the coaching search: Posted 21 minutes ago 39 minutes ago, Kevin said: Have had the name Jon Safir come up now. Diving into that now At this point I imagine the criteria is: 1. Do you have any ties to Buffalo? 2. Have you ever coached basketball?

the name we dare not speak in the same breath as "6th man."

Rumor is Thursday.

Tavari, Nate/Greg, Sammy, Freeman, and Thornton? Dawson off the bench?

It's the largest school in the suny system and like Akron is an old urban university. A bad hiring decision when Oats left caused their downfall in basketball.

Question: when does the transfer portal usually heat up and when does it shut down. Not much happening at other MAC schools.

when I saw his name in the portal, I had a feeling he was coming to Akron.

RANDOM TRANSFER: Luke Bumbalough has transferred from Ball State to Niagara.

Oats and the Tide...see ya. When Houston almost lost to PCCC early in the season, I said to myself, the Cougars won't get too far.

Im skeptical of the Ivy League coach coming here. What about the CSU coach?

and in the conference USA they had a run of playing 7 (at the time) top 25 teams in a row. Hopefully, Groce and crew can schedule and win against some high level opponents in non-conference because the MAC will be dreadful again.

Don't know much about the FDU coach but he didn't win the conference tournament. Coached a huge upset and lost next round. More than likely lightning in a bottle

I'd like to see the "Non-Highlight" reel 😁

Or it prevents poaching and mid majors or any school from losing too many of their players.

I'm waiting for the recruit who gets a universal "ugh, not him" reaction.

we will see how this works out. however, i appreciate the swift and decisive action by the coaching staff. Clarke out/Scott in.

2022-23 (Sophomore): Junior college point guard helped Northwest Florida State College to an NJCAA national title last spring... First name pronounced "Shem-MAW."... Shooter and playmaker who controls the pace of the game... Has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Isaac Brown on Scott: “With this last scholarship, we were looking for another shooter or playmaker. Shammah is both of those things. He’s a big point guard who knows how to run a team, and he can really stroke it. We’re excited to have him.” Junior College: Qualified academically out of high school but opted for a season of junior college ball at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla... Drew interest from North Texas, Akron, Kent State and Cleveland State but ultimately signed with the Shockers... Announced his commitment on July 29, 2022... Coached by former Shocker assistant Greg Heiar... In 33 games, averaged 6.8 points, made 29 threes on 47.5 percent accuracy and sported a 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio.... Helped his team to 31 wins and the NJCAA Division I national title... Earned second team all-conference honors. High School: Graduate of Shaker Heights High School... As a senior, averaged 14.4 points and 2.1 steals for a team that advanced to the Ohio state quarterfinals before COVID-19 put a stop to postseason play.