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There is no better advertisement for Akron than being a line on the bracket. Except for being a line on the bracket and winning. Go Zips!!

I agree with this. Once Selection Sunday is done and your school's name is not called out it's time to focus on the next season. Nobody cares to watch games with no real payoff. Well, almost nobody. The die-hard fans like us on this forum, we care. Obviously the coaches care, some of the players and their families care. But that's not enough to run large scale secondary tournaments effectively. This is my thought. Chime in. Maybe this is not an original idea. I would like to see a whole bunch of small tournaments in small venues the weekend of the NCAA semi-finals and final (first week of April). Just like we can attend or stream Thanksgiving Tournaments in small venues we could now have 8 team or even 4 team round-robin tournaments in the Spring..."Spring Break Tournaments". Three games in three days. Make a long weekend out of it somewhere nice (example: Hilton Head, SC). Spend time as a team bonding and reflecting, watching the Championship game together on the following Monday night. But here's the twist, no seniors are allowed to play and any redshirt roster players can play. Seniors can travel with the team and enjoy themselves, but this is an opportunity for the upcoming rosters to start their journey. These players are still hungry and want to play. Coaches can get a head-start on molding the next year's team without the pressure of the games counting. Let's call these competitive scrimmages. (I'm sure there are legal loopholes if it's even possible.) I'm thinking of the trip the Zips took last Summer. I would tune in to watch Tavari run the point most of the game. Let's see if Nate, Dawson or Scott are ready to become leaders. Get to watch more of Lyles and Prather in action. And get a taste of what's in store with Baker and MM-K. Some teams/tournaments would play at a high level due to most of the starters returning. Other teams/tournaments might run basic offense and it could get sloppy at times. But you are selling the hope of next year and I think the people who really care would embrace it.

He has us losing to Wisconsin?! Come on. He's acting like a 2 year old.

💯 I agree it appears as though he's settling in. He had a play against Kent St. where he bailed out Ali by slashing hard to the hoop for a nice layup.

Found this on Draftmatic from 3 days ago if you want to do some scouting of your own. Creighton vs. Providence in the Big East Tourney. The Flushes vs. Akron game is on there too. Edit: Please move this post to the Creighton page. My bad.

I somehow missed this during last nights game. Ali bounce-passed between Hornbeak’s legs to Freeman for a dunk. (First half, 16 minute mark) Made me laugh and would make for a good meme video.

Go Zips!! Beat Creighton!!

💯 Thank you!!

Darrion Baker is listed at 6-8, but is a solid 7 footer with the fro going. Add a championship cap and he’s a 7-4 monster. The future is bright.

I can’t find the post-game interviews. Someone please post a link.

Not sure why there is so much fuss about Rollin’s foul, Tribble was about to win it on a floater anyway. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Go Zips!!

It's actually my worst nightmare, conflicting loyalties, but I would be pulling for the Zips.

I don't know, I didn't have any a couple of hours ago. 🤷‍♂️

Good work with all of the videos @Let'sGoZips94.

11 points for Nate Johnson and 7 points for Shammah Scott. That was helpful. I am disappointed in Freeman. Only 9 rebounds. Slacker!! I’m kidding of course. He was getting fouled all night long.

Somebody explain the foul on Ali with 39 seconds left. No way is that a moving screen. Complete phantom call if you ask me.

Can’t read the score.

Amani Lyles with a three!!

Well played!!

Nate Johnson 👀

We need bonus likes on this forum for extended tournament play. Just saying.

It’s a high level game. I hope we can keep Freeman on the court for the rest of the game. That blown offensive foul hurts.

I was confused by that too.

The announcers are calling Scott, Amani Lyles.

Come on already. Make the call.