2018 Offers

[Z.I.P.]

Here comes another blessing!  Ben Roderick, 6-5 SF.

Straight Outta Olentangy!  http://verbalcommits.com/players/ben-roderick

Edited July 27, 2017 by Z.I.P.

[zvillezip]

Cam Brooks-Harris article

 

http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2017/08/01/brooks-harris-climbing-ladder/522194001/

 

[Blue & Gold]

 

[Hilltopper]

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/neftali-alvarez

Edited November 11, 2017 by Hilltopper

[ZippyRulz]

2 hours ago, Hilltopper said:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/neftali-alvarez

 

He looks like Steph Curry. I hope we get him.

[LZIp]

His offer list:

http://verbalcommits.com/players/neftali-alvarez

[ZippyRulz]

Wichita State has already offered him but we haven't. I'm glad we can be that selective!

 

[Hilltopper]

3 hours ago, ZippyRulz said:

Wichita State has already offered him but we haven't. I'm glad we can be that selective!

 

Players usually don't use one of their official visits unless they anticipate recieving an offer.

[Blue & Gold]

1 hour ago, Hilltopper said:

Players usually don't use one of their official visits unless they anticipate recieving an offer.

How many official visits do players get?

[Hilltopper]

For D-1 you are allowed 5.

[Blue & Gold]

Update on Neftali Alvarez.  We appear to be on his short list.  But his short list is chock-full of impressive competition.

 

[UAZippers]

16 steals in a quadruple double! This tweet was 'liked' by Rob Fulford, I hope he can bring it home. I really want this kid on the Zips. 

 

[LZIp]

Get 'em Groce!

[GJGood]

With high school tournament basketball now heating up does anyone know anyone in the central Ohio area that the Zips may be looking at? I will probably go out and see a couple of games but if I good see a potential future Zips player that would make it more worthwhile.

[Blue & Gold]

On 2/26/2018 at 8:52 PM, GJGood said:

With high school tournament basketball now heating up does anyone know anyone in the central Ohio area that the Zips may be looking at? I will probably go out and see a couple of games but if I good see a potential future Zips player that would make it more worthwhile.

Sorry, but I'm not aware of any central Ohio players the Zips are currently pursuing.  It does make watching HS ball more fun if you know the Zips are going after a kid.

[Z.I.P.]

On 1/30/2018 at 6:10 AM, UAZippers said:

16 steals in a quadruple double! This tweet was 'liked' by Rob Fulford, I hope he can bring it home. I really want this kid on the Zips. 

 

Diego Rivera!!  Maybe we should offer the teammate.  If he doesn't work out in basketball, he can paint some awesome murals on campus!  . And maybe he brings a Frida Kahlo along with him!  

[Let'sGoZips94]

When should we start seeing commitments? It's been a while since I've followed the recruiting this closely. 

[UAZip0510]

Should be right around or not long after the NCAA Tournament for most.

[zippy5]

I believe that's when Adidas and Nike receive their payout budgets

[zippy5]

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/channel-banks

[Blue & Gold]

1 hour ago, zippy5 said:

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/channel-banks

 

[LZIp]

Not sure if this is someone to keep an eye on or not.

http://verbalcommits.com/players/te-jon-lucas

 

Edited March 26, 2018 by LZIp

[zippy5]

Paging @Illini Zip

[Illini Zip]

15 hours ago, zippy5 said:

Paging @Illini Zip

 

I'm here guys. Yes, there is a fire sale going on at Illinois right now and it has nothing to do with the talent or character of these players. They either do not fit within the new system or in some cases they do not mesh well with the new coach, Brad Underwood. And Leron Black is looking to go Pro. Would I like to see some of these guys follow Groce to Akron? Absolutely!! But I would be very surprised if it happens because I don't think Groce rolls that way. He completely cut ties with Caris LeVert to the point of hurting his family's feelings because he doesn't want a reputation.

 

The guys Akron would want is 5th year senior, Michael Finke and Sophomore guard, Mark Smith (Mr. Illinois).

 

Finke is a true stretch 4 with size. He's 6'-10". He struggles on defense at times, but boy can he light it up from beyond the arch. He's a great teammate and distributes so well for a big. For one year, while Sayles and E-man are still developing this would be an awesome get.

 

Mark Smith struggled at times as a freshman at Illinois, but the talent is there. He can score on all three levels and a great fit for what Groce runs.

 

Te'Jon Lucas is a pass first, second and third floor general. But a very good floor general. On the good side, he is a tough defender, can run the offense, makes the right pass and finishes well at the rim. His weaknesses which really didn't improve much his Sophomore year is he is not a great shooter and below average from the free-throw line. It is so important for the point guard in Groce's system to be able to bury the NBA three. It forces the opponent out. As much as I do like Te'Jon and think he would be of value, there are guys Groce is recruiting now that would be better for Akron in the long term.

 

I hope this helps.

[kreed5120]

He put up fairly decent numbers last year. His .478 fg% considering his putrid 3 point % suggests to me he's pretty good at finishing around the rim. I'm sure some other P5 and high mid-majors will give him a look.