Zip JD Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 (edited) On 8/26/2022 at 11:23 AM, zippy5 said: Dayton and Xavier are never coming to Akron lol Sadly, you are correct. It's not just the $ they are worried about losing. None of the bigger programs want to risk losing to a mid-major on the mid's court. Think about it, would you rather have a cupcake come to your arena (and keep the revenue) or travel to Akron to face a very good team in a bandbox gym. Akron's long term success at home makes scheduling a nightmare. Throwing 2 away games with a home game is not nearly enough to get it done. Edited September 14, 2022 by Zip JD Grammar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Any more updates on how the team is looking/coming together/evolving? Player developments/stand outs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) Edited September 15, 2022 by Hilltopper 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hilltopper said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Sorry the limitations of this board prevented me from posting a high definition copy of that Facebook post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 24 minutes ago, Hilltopper said: Sorry the limitations of this board prevented me from posting a high definition copy of that Facebook post. All good! Quite frankly I just love that GIF and will find any excuse to use it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Zip Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 8 hours ago, Hilltopper said: From Jon Rothstein's article on the 10 Mid-Majors to Watch Akron: John Groce lost his top scorer — Ali Ali (Butler) — from last season’s team that nearly beat UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, but there’s still more than enough left over for the Zips to make a return trip in 2023. Akron’s two best players against the Bruins — Xavier Castaneda (13.6 points) and Enrique Freeman (13.2 points, 10.8 rebounds) — are back and so are juniors Greg Tribble and Mikal Dawson, who both started against UCLA. Northern Illinois transfer Trendon Hankerson (11.4 points) and Ole Miss transfer Sammy Hunter should both play key roles as newcomers. The MAC is as competitive of a mid-major league as there is in the country, but Groce has enough to get back to the NCAA Tournament next March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Blue & Gold Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 18 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Any more updates on how the team is looking/coming together/evolving? Player developments/stand outs? Any word on how Prince Monsego and Amani Lyles are looking as true freshmen? Is Ryan Prather still impressing as a true frosh? Are Nate Johnson & Kobe Mitchell coming along? Oh, how about our new freshman PG from Chicago? So many questions 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) The only newcomers who will see any significant minutes are Hunter and Hankerson. The 2 bigs are both pretty raw but will be usefull on the practice court. Between Johnson and Mitchell I would wager Johnson has the best chance of seeing the court. Our freshman PG will need to hit the weights hard this season to get stronger. Prather is the only freshman who could see some PT. Strictly my opinion of course. Edited September 15, 2022 by Hilltopper Added content 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 These 7 guys should dominate the minutes this year. Freeman Castaneda Hankerson Hunter Tribble Dawson Clarke All other PT will be based on foul trouble, injuries etc... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 21 hours ago, Hilltopper said: These 7 guys should dominate the minutes this year. Freeman Castaneda Hankerson Hunter Tribble Dawson Clarke All other PT will be based on foul trouble, injuries etc... I just hope Mr Hankerson has a better attitude than K.J. Walton had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyZip Posted September 16, 2022 Report Share Posted September 16, 2022 On 9/15/2022 at 11:43 AM, Hilltopper said: Between Johnson and Mitchell I would wager Johnson has the best chance of seeing the court. This is disappointing. That class is quickly turning into a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 I got my ticket renewal handled today. A $60 GA season ticket to Zips basketball is still the best deal around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: I got my ticket renewal handled today. A $60 GA season ticket to Zips basketball is still the best deal around. It's a steal. Packs the long, cold winter with entertainment. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted September 22, 2022 Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Blue & Gold said: It's a steal. Packs the long, cold winter with entertainment. Winter is tracked based on Akron basketball. Once the MAC season rolls around, we know we're halfway through the 💩 weather. Edited September 22, 2022 by Let'sGoZips94 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Let'sGoZips94 said: Winter is tracked based on Akron basketball. Once the MAC season rolls around, we know we're halfway through the 💩 weather. The frigid walk in from the deck is always a good reminder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted September 25, 2022 Report Share Posted September 25, 2022 Gotta be the coldest spot in Akron. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Okay Zips fans, who do you project as the starting five. I've been disqualified from answering this question based upon my past projections for Taylor Currie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 46 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Okay Zips fans, who do you project as the starting five. I've been disqualified from answering this question based upon my past projections for Taylor Currie. I had Taylor Currie on my Preseason 2nd-Team All-MAC squad 🤐 PG - X....................Clarke G - Hankerson......Tribble G - Dawson...........Prather P - Hunter..............Mosengo P - Freeman..........Lyles Attention Mr. Hunter & Mr. Freeman: Please stay out of foul trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed5120 Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 12:54 PM, clarkwgriswold said: I got my ticket renewal handled today. A $60 GA season ticket to Zips basketball is still the best deal around. I'll be joining you in the bleachers this season. At ~$4/ticket to watch a competitive basketball team it amazes me these don't sell better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 22 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: I had Taylor Currie on my Preseason 2nd-Team All-MAC squad 🤐 PG - X....................Clarke G - Hankerson......Tribble G - Dawson...........Prather P - Hunter..............Mosengo P - Freeman..........Lyles Attention Mr. Hunter & Mr. Freeman: Please stay out of foul trouble. Just so many unknowns this year. I could see Tribble possibly starting over Hankerson after his success in stepping in after Walton's meltdown last year. I really like his energy off of the bench though (as I liked Dawson's). It 's going to be fun seeing how Groce puts this all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkronAlumnus Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 On 9/27/2022 at 8:58 AM, clarkwgriswold said: Okay Zips fans, who do you project as the starting five. I've been disqualified from answering this question based upon my past projections for Taylor Currie. G: Clarke G: X G: Hank / maybe Dawson F: Hunter F: Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 minute ago, AkronAlumnus said: G: Clarke G: X G: Hank / maybe Dawson F: Hunter F: Freeman Hot Take: starting both Clarke and X. Are you hoping either Nate or Kobe can step into the backup PG role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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