MontrealExposloveZippy Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I know it's early to start the speculation of Zeke playing his senior year, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Year after year Zeke has improved his game both offensively and defensively. If the Zips make the Tourney again Zeke's draft stock would rise, but I say Zeke has to stay at Akron because he is not a LIGHTS OUT center yet. But, then again you don't have to be lights out even in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipseuph Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I know it's early to start the speculation of Zeke playing his senior year, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Year after year Zeke has improved his game both offensively and defensively. If the Zips make the Tourney again Zeke's draft stock would rise, but I say Zeke has to stay at Akron because he is not a LIGHTS OUT center yet. But, then again you don't have to be lights out even in the NBA. I think it would be best if he stuck around for his senior year. Get that degree and improve his stock in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dboze Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I think it would be best if he stuck around for his senior year. Get that degree and improve his stock in the draft. Zeke should graduate in december. He came to Akron to get a degree and win championships. I guarantee you...he's staying to accomplish those goals. He realizes that one more year will improve his draft position by becoming a better rebounder, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Year after year Zeke has improved his game both offensively and defensively. When the Zips make the NCAA Tournament this year, he has to play better than he did against ND last year. Zeke needs to prove he can play against top flight centers in college basketball and not the junk in the MAC if he wants to prove he belongs in the NBA after his senior season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm not saying this to be selfish because I want Zeke around another year. I think he needs another year of maturity before trying to earn a place in the extremely competitive NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Zeke will be back for his senior year. If you have ever met Gamechanger44, you will understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Zeke will be back for his senior year. If you have ever met Gamechanger44, you will understand why. Mama Zeke's in charge, make no mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip-zip Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 When the Zips make the NCAA Tournament this year, he has to play better than he did against ND last year. Zeke needs to prove he can play against top flight centers in college basketball and not the junk in the MAC if he wants to prove he belongs in the NBA after his senior season. How about if we take this one step at a time, and just wish that he can get better than many of the post players in the MAC? Watching him score 2 points while watching J. Jones score 25 on Tuesday night doesn't get me excited about his chances of ever playing in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I believe Zeke will be a lottery pick at the conclusion of this year. Also would like to nominate this thread for "thread of the year." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Unless he plays out of his mind in the MAC tourney and gets us to the sweet 16 or better, he'll be back. He still needs to learn how to take over a game consistently. He's heading down that path, but he's not quite there, especially on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akronzips71 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I am not seeing it at all. Zeke is not ready for the NBA, and his best shot is after his senior year. He needs to add some weight. Besides, if you listen to what he has said, he probably would not be that disappointed to not make it in the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickzips Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 No way should Zeke even consider leaving after this year. He simply is not ready. His offensive game, though better than it was, still has a long way to go before he could be a legitimate NBA player. The other part of the equation here is the quality of this years draft class. After the uncertainty surrounding last years draft and the lockout, this year is LOADED with talent. It is supposed to be one of the deepest drafts in recent NBA history. At this point, Zeke would be lucky to be an early second rounder (which means no guaranteed contract btw) in this years draft. Stick around another year, improve that offensive game and let the talent pool thin out a bit and he could sneak into the late lottery next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 To suggest that Zeke is even close to being ready for the NBA at this point is just insane. Look, I love the guy and everything about him but he's not there yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 I believe Zeke will be a lottery pick at the conclusion of this year. Also would like to nominate this thread for "thread of the year." que? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckzip Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Love the kid for being a Zip. However, Zeke is not an NBA player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 You're right, Buckzip. Zeke is not an NBA player. He's a college player right now. NBA draft websites currently project him as a second round draft pick in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadszip Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 You're right, Buckzip. Zeke is not an NBA player. He's a college player right now. NBA draft websites currently project him as a second round draft pick in 2013. Zeke looked like an NBA player tonight. Still, with this year's draft as loaded as it is, he should be back next year. But even if he leaves this year (which I don't imagine he will), somebody will take him in the second round. I don't see him going undrafted just based on how he can affect the game defensively. After all, Ryan Hollins is still hanging around, and outside of showing up for a couple of games a year (usually against either the Heat and Knicks), he hasn't done anything other than being 7-foot. I do agree, though, that with one more year and more offensive improvement, Zeke could be a potential lottery pick. And unlike any other position, the NBA isn't going to knock a 4-year, 7-footer. Those guys always take longer to develop. At 22 or 23 and a first round pick, Zeke would be assured to have his rookie option picked up, which means at least a five or six year NBA career. And if he continues to have the desire to play and get better, and with centers generally aging well in the NBA, he could easily carve out a 10-plus-year career even if he stays next year. Regardless, he's in a good spot. He's going to get his degree, and will play in the NBA (or pick up an NBA check) whenever he decides comes out. Worst case for him (and probably the most likely) if he leaves this year, is he is a second round pick, makes a club and then is placed in the D-League. If that's the case, he will have to weigh whether or not playing in Canton (albeit getting paid) in front of 500 people is better than playing in front of (hopefully) 5,000 rowdies next year on a more experienced, tournament-level Akron team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t900442 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I believe Zeke will be a lottery pick at the conclusion of this year. Also would like to nominate this thread for "thread of the year." A lottery pick at the conclusion of the year??? You have got to be kidding. Zeke has a long way to go skill-wise, physically, and mentally before he could ever be considered an NBA prospect. IAnybody that thinks he would be a lottery pick in the 2012 draft is not watching the same Zeke that I have seen getting pushed around and out-muscled throughout the MAC season so far. But he is a smart kid, and he knows what he has to do, and I would not bet against him making it in a couple years, or after a year in the D-League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I love Zeke. He is a wonderful basketball player, a class act, and will go down as one of the best Zips of all-time. With that being said: 1) He is not ready for the NBA. He has shown flashes of dominance as a junior, but still hasn't developed the consistency that NBA prospects need to show. With the rest of this year and another full season, he will (hopefully) develop that consistency. 2) Zeke will make it in the NBA, but most likely as a 2nd round pick, and as a backup center...very similar to Ryan Hollins. I will be absolutely stunned if he was a lottery pick...I hope to be stunned though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipmeister Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 A lottery pick at the conclusion of the year??? You have got to be kidding. Zeke has a long way to go skill-wise, physically, and mentally before he could ever be considered an NBA prospect. IAnybody that thinks he would be a lottery pick in the 2012 draft is not watching the same Zeke that I have seen getting pushed around and out-muscled throughout the MAC season so far. But he is a smart kid, and he knows what he has to do, and I would not bet against him making it in a couple years, or after a year in the D-League. Here's your sign. http://billengvall.cinderblock.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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