Zippy87

Does anyone know if Ladd, Christion, and Jones are still committed?

Sharron was one of my favorite Zips, but even his biggest supporters have to concede that he took a step back last year. I think it's telling that Groce - apparently armed with a bigger NIL budget - didn't bring him over. I think he has the potential to be a lead guard in a winning team, but he likely wanted to be paid like he already was one, whoch is his right. Tahj Staveskie is a pretty clear upgrade in terms of both current ability and experience. I really wanted Eric to stay, but there's no way Akron can pay him like a star (the rumored $700 K) when he hasn't proven to be that just yet. Obviously the potential is there, but the advantage schools like Cincinnati have with NIL is they can pay him that and not expect him to be the centerpiece of the team. I do think we need a player with some size and scoring ability to replace him. Amarion Dickerson is my dream target, but I'm not sure if we can pull that off.

I kind of wonder with stuff like this, do players put teams in the top 3 who don't even really want them? Can they do that? Lol

He doesn't look bad or anything, but I wonder about the roster fit, with Steveskie, Head, Wilson, and Perkins on the roster...unless Perkins is going somewhere.

Apparently this kid is a big influencer on social media? My son knew who he was. He has 680 K followers on IG. No idea how good he is, though.

His IG says he is announcing his commitment tomorrow at noon.

Marvin and Zach both officially committed for next year.

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.