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[GoZips]

Picking up Ronnie Steward an outstanding true point guard completes the Zips 2007recruiting class. The addition of Ronnie Steward pretty much rules out any possibilityof Darryl Roberts (Toledo St. John's) ever wearing a Zips uniform. Steward seems tohave slightly better credentials both on and off the court than does Darryl Roberts.Brett McKnight, a clone of Antonio Gates, strengthens both the wing and back court as Brett can play the two guard well in addition to his favorite position as a reboundingwing man. Brett's year older brother, Chris comes in this year as a true freshmanunderstudy to Romeo Travis. Some believe that Chris is already nearly equal to Romein overall skills.Steven Sweich is monster man. He is reported to be even larger physically than MikeBardo. I can attest that Bardo is positively HUGE. Have hear that when Stevenholds a basketball in his hand it looks like a grapefruit. Also, Steven's arm span iseven greater than Mike's. That is saying a lot as Bardo has the greatest arm span Ihave ever seen on a Zip player.So, for next year the Zips picked up a fine point guard, a versatile wing man and a postplayer that gives Akron two four-five guys that will fill the lane. This can present somehuge match up problems for future opponents. Add Wood and Chris McKnight in themix and the front court is deep and can be either physical or quick and some timesboth.The addition of Steward frees Steve McNees to play the two guard while giving a solidback up at the point when needed. McNees size, six-two, makes the two guard a nicesized player as opposed to recent years when the Zips have been hampered by alack of back court size. Of course, Jimmy Conyers at six-four can also drop to the twohole and give an even taller back court. Especially if Steve McNees is rotated to thepoint.Next year's squad has the makings of being a true national power. The Gonzaga of theEast that coach Dambrot longs for. This combo will have at least a solid three year runwhich should in turn induce more fine young players to join the Zips.The future replacements for Jerimiah Wood and Nick Dials are now on board. Nextseason these two fine players will be seniors. Future recruiting now becomes looking forthe players to step in and replace current sophomores like Jimmy Conyers, Nate Linhartand John Rybak. Coach Dambrot and his staff have elevated Zip recruiting to a level far above recent years. Dare I say that the current recruiting class matches Thad Matta's first Ohio Stateclass? This puts the Zips in a fine position to tempt high quality players to come playat Akron rather than gather splinters on the Buckeye bench. Coach has recruited well.We fans will enjoy the results of his efforts for years to come. This season looks to be an exciting one full of promise and at least twenty wins. How far the Zips advance depends on the heart and spirit of the current players. A bit ofextra effort could lead to a MAC championship and a trip even as far as the SweetSixteen.

[ZachTheZip]

This year had better be the best year in U of A basketball history. With our schedule, our players, our recruits, and most importantly our coach, we will hopefully shatter the shcool win record and finally get ourselves a MAC championship in men's basketball. Recruiting seems to be going well under KD. He started building his reputation at StV-M, and has only gone up from there. King James is a huge help to us, and we owe it to him to cheer him on to the NBA Championship and MVP award for all of the things he has done for us.

[zipsbandman]

If we can dethrone Can't this year, this would really make up for the loss to them in football. It will be tough though.

[nbs95]

Great assessment, We fan's of Big Steve Swiech are just excited about this. Coach KD was down to watch Steve practice this week. KD ia a good guy, you can tell he would like to see his team in the sweet sixteen. Steve is tipping the scale at 250# and is has grown an inch to 6'-10" Since his surgery this spring he has been in the weight room. You are correct he is HUGE!!! We look forward to many a road trips to Akron to See him play.