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I so badly want a marketing campaign to troll the big conferences. Something like… “Akron Basketball, good enough to play in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12 and the Big East.”* * Based on Kenpom rankings on 11/18/2025. If they don’t like it they are welcome to send Rutgers, South Carolina, Utah, Boston College or DePaul amongst others to Akron to prove us wrong. Go Zips!!

I attended all 3 games in Fort Myers, Florida so you can blame me for that one.

I thought our guys came out of the gates pretty strong in this game. They were ready to go. If they can do that every time out I will be thrilled. And the maturity and composure of Eric as a freshman in that environment was quite amazing.

I like this tournament also.

They should call the event, the Little Dance.

Completely agree. I just think the venue is cool. Ceiling looks low, but otherwise very unique.

I wonder if the Zips will ever play at the Greenbrier? We can say hello to Rob Fulford. I liked him.

The loss to Purdue didn’t affect our Kenpom rating too much. 79

Absolutely agree.

Traveling any body?! Hello!!

It has to be hard for the Zips to keep their composure.

This crap is how the big conferences pad the NET in their favor.

Great minds think alike. 👍

Lyles foul on the the 3 point shooter was weak. Good Lord!!

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Evan still has 2 fouls correct?

I thought the Zips. But now I’m not sure.

I was wondering where you’ve been.

Groce was yelling the guys. Saying we’re better than that. I wonder what that was about?

No Barre or Brisco. Not that I’m surprised.

Eric quickly calls a timeout and the refs call it a jump ball.

Evan, no!!

We’re winning. I think we have then nervous. 😄

Tavari and Lyles have been around to experience Mississippi State, LSU, Creighton, St. Mary’s and Arizona. Shammah Scott played in the last three. Evan should not be overwhelmed at all. Eric is the only starter to not have played against this level of competition. I just hope they play well.

It feels like a March Madness game.