I'm watching Arkansas-Kansas, featuring two of my least favorite coaches. If Calipari, with his ability to recruit, could coach as well as Groce, he'd never lose a game,
One thing I love about these Zips is that everyone on the team is involved and having fun. Guys like Gray and Wilson have been here for a short period of time but they are right in the middle of the mix. Seth is leading the team in the huddle before they come out. Seth is putting the Akron name as the winner on the bracket board. No sulking, no outsiders. From Nate Johnson to Connor Groce they're all in and happy for each other. That's TEAMISM.
Looks like the University is looking to outsource housing-
https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2025/03/19/university-of-akron-outsource-on-campus-housing/82543348007/
Between all of the injuries, "personal issues" and defections, I don't know how anyone could have expected more of the Zips this season. If they remained intact for the season and ended up here I could understand the disappointment but they had to recruit non-roster athletes just to field a team.
If I was a coach, I don't know that I'd leave the door open for a kid to return after he entered the portal. I'd recruit a kid once, with the rare exception of a kid like Ali who found the grass wasn't greener and wanted to return.
Craft is likely seeing what the market is for his services. I don't think it is at a higher level than where he is at Miami but we'll see.
Beacon article on Amani-
https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2025/03/18/amani-lyles-akron-zips-ncaa-tournament-arizona-wildcats-march-madness-mens-college-basketball/82498385007/
Simmons and Johnson can get buckets. I'm not a fan of Simmons as he just plain whines and b!tches too damn much on the court. I don't see Johnson playing on an up tempo Zips team.