Zippy87

I know they're longer MAC, but I believe I saw us mentioned with him a few weeks back.

My error - I edited it and added him.

This is where we are projected to be right now. I know someone mentioned one of the freshmen leaving, but until we get verification or see someone officially declare portal entry, I'm going to include them. This would leave us with 3 open roster spots. Returning (9) Barre Halligan MMK Head Perkins Henderson Jones Christion Ladd Incoming (3) Staveskie Burton Wilson

Sharron was one of my favorite Zips, but an undersized guard like him has to be able to shoot at a better rate than 40/33 to earn a starting gig on a championship-caliber team. He did it as a freshman, so he can absolutely be that guy, but maybe his ask didn't match what he has proven to be to this point. I wish him the best - he seems like a good kid.

Are we sure?

With Staveskie and Wilson inbound and Head and Perkins (as far as we know) returning, we look pretty solid in the backcourt. Ideally we would add a wing and/or stretch 4-type.

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Nate commented "ZIP GO ZIPPERS" on his IG post committing to Akron. I imagine he put in a nice word on Akron and Ford.

Original post is updated!

Didn't realize this, but Jay Shunnar is married to Cayleifh Griffin, who works on both the Cavs and T-Wolves TV broadcasts. Never hurts for Akron to get some additional exposure.

Henderson posted a video on his IG story a week or so ago working out at our practice facility, so I am assuming he stayed.

4 spots remain.

I would imagine this is exactly what we can expect soon.

Obviously doesn't mean Eric is staying, but it's good to hear and I hope it means he is considering returning. Were any other past or current players in attendance?

Ford mentioned the program needing to do a better job of making meaningful connections to the community. They also said they'll be having a golf outing again.

I took it as a different player, as he also mentioned getting a commitment this morning earlier in his press conference.

Coach Ford just mentioned in his welcome presser that he is leading the recruitment on a handful of players and that one is visiting campus today.

4 spots left, and this is a general idea of how we might currently look: Halligan/MMK Henderson Burton/Barre Head Staveskie/Perkins

Looks like a solid rotation big. With 6 potential open spots heading into portal season, not every one is/was going to be a high-impact player. 4 spots remain.

Max Burton from Western Michigan has committed to the Zips, per his IG