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Tavari was on IG live with the redshirt freshmen after the championship and was saying, "These guys are going to get #4 next year!"

I think Groce is the best coach in program history. The culture, the MAC Tournament success, all of it. With that said, he doesn't take the job in the first place if KD - who I also consider an all-time great - doesn't build it into a program with a winning tradition. Sometimes I take a step back and think about how fortunate we have been to have 13 seasons of KD followed by 9 seasons of Groce.

Shammah Scott needs 8 points to reach 1,000 for his career.

I definitely think whoever wins the three-point shooting battle wins the game. We shot 32% this weekend (26/82), so that will have to improve a bit. It should go without saying, but we need to do much better at the FT line too- shooting 57% (31/54) like we did this weekend won't cut it.

Just bought the FTR Collective hoodie this morning, excited to get it!

Coach Groce got choked up yesterday at the Watch Party talking about Bud Wentz and how he believed in his vision for the program when he first came in. He genuinely seems to love Akron and being here. I'm not saying programs won't reach out - they wouldn't be doing their job if they didn't - but I would be surprised if he left.

Absolutely, I should have been more clear - I just mean finding a starting caliber post. It's highly unlikely they find someone as good as Amani right now in the portal. As you said, maybe someone already good enough on defense that they can develop offensively. I'll be curious to see what happens with Chabi, too.

Can anyone please tell me what material the FTR Collective hoodie is and if it is lightweight or more of a normal/cold weather hoodie?

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Matta is staying

I think it can be true that NIL is the most important external factor to success in 2026 and at the same time be true that renovating the JAR (eliminating sideline bleachers alone would be a positive) would improve the fan experience and potentially draw more people. Ultimately, the team should lean into marketing it's players. Our players are genuinely good guys, and I truly believe a big reason my son is hooked on Zips hoops is because of the many wonderful interactions he's had with many of them. The postgame autographs was a terrific start this season.

I always size up with GV.

I have no doubt after this weekend that Sharron and Eric will be ready to lead this team next year. We will need to use the open roster spots on immediate-impact transfers, but the path is there again for this team to reload and contend for 4 in a row. My biggest question is who fills Amani's role. The coaching staff seemed to lose faith in Barre, and Brisco wasn't able to push for any meaningful minutes this season. Quality portal bigs seem much more difficult to land, though.

Not sure if it has already been mentioned, but Akron's 7 MAC Championships now tie them with Ohio, Kent State, and Ball State for the most all-time among MAC schools.

If Halligan is less than 100% - and I think he clearly is - why not? It is what it is though, he'll play 2 minutes and sub out.

I've never understood Halligan starting, personally. He should have always had an MMK-type of role, 5-10 minutes, max, and matchup-dependent, not starting and playing 15-20 minutes a night. I'd start Eric, especially tonight against a Toledo team that can struggle rebounding. But I understand not wanting to rock the boat, too.

Predictions for tonight? We destroyed them on the glass in our meeting at the JAR. 37-25 overall and 16-7 on the offensive glass. Could be key tonight.

Thank you!

Lyles' ability (normally) to stretch the floor opens up the lane for Tavari, Shammah, and Sharron. I can't see Groce telling a normally-good shooter to stop shooting 3s because of two bad games.

Saturday we will play for the MAC Championship for the 13th time in the last 19 seasons. We are truly fortunate to have had KD and now Groce, and a ton of really fun and talented players over that timespan.

A few thoughts: - I would love to see Eric be more aggressive offensively. He's been tentative on that end in the first two games. - Sharron hasn't gotten it going offensively, but his defense and energy has been huge. Had some big plays tonight. -Halligan is pretty clearly less than 100%. - MMK gave us some important minutes tonight. - I am going to miss watching Tavari and Shammah next season. Such a special duo. - Hopefully Amani hitting those two free throws late give him a confidence boost. It seems like it is mental for him right now. We need him tomorrow.

Does it fit true to size?

Let's not repeat yesterday and think this game is over. Start out strong in the 2nd half and don't let up.

I bet Jerrod Calhoun gets Cincy. You never know what a person is thinking of feeling, but I don't know if Groce would be as successful with his culture-building style at a P4 school. Most P4 recruits are about the paycheck and not much else. Not that money doesn't matter here, because we've seen it does. I just think you can team-build more at an Akron than you can most P4 schools.