zipsrowdy88 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Being honest, he just does not fit as an NBA player, he will be back I am guessing. We truly need him for next year to be competitive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzip1 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, LZIp said: Well, Enrique is now a bit of a question mark. He’ll be back. I don’t think he’ll like the feedback he’s gonna get. NBA nowadays is all about spacing and shooting. To me Rique is an undersized true back to the basket 5. I don’t see him being able to match up with the Jokers and Embiid’s of the world those guys are 7ft can play make and shoot it! I also don’t see him transitioning to a wing anytime soon. Said all that to say I think we’re safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 I agree w/ everyone here. IMHO Enrique is the best post I've ever seen play for the Zips. I'm even putting him ahead of Jeremiah Wood - possibly my all-time favorite Zip. On my short list he's also ahead of Romeo Travis, Zeke Marshall, and Tree Treadwell. Enrique will make good money playing professional ball... just not in the NBA. He'd have an excellent shot at the NBA if he played in the 80's, but not nowadays. He's simply not big enough. In today's NBA, at Enrique's size, you've got to be able to stroke 3's from 10 feet behind the line. Today's NBA players are just insanely talented. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIPS96 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Big Dog wasn’t bad in the post either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Just now, ZIPS96 said: Big Dog wasn’t bad in the post either Oooh! Forgot Big Dog!! Blasphemy!😩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoZips94 Posted April 7, 2023 Report Share Posted April 7, 2023 Freeman is going to have to work on his jump shot to be able to have any shot at getting drafted - whether it's this year or next year. Imagine him consistently hitting from 18+ ft. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Any idea of whether Zach is a walk-on or on scholarship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWAkron Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Blue & Gold said: Any idea of whether Zach is a walk-on or on scholarship? that's not a ringing endorsement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X got robbed of POY Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Have to say I am a little suprised to see this commitment ( no disrespect). Assuming it may be a walk on scenario similar to Evan Wilson, not sure however. I have seen Zach play multiple times throughout the season. He Is a scrappy and energetic defender with some good 3 point shooting. He held his own defensively against Darryn Peterson this season (Peterson a 5 star class of 2025). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZIp Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Has to be a walk on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, X got robbed of POY said: Have to say I am a little suprised to see this commitment ( no disrespect). Assuming it may be a walk on scenario similar to Evan Wilson, not sure however. I have seen Zach play multiple times throughout the season. He Is a scrappy and energetic defender with some good 3 point shooting. He held his own defensively against Darryn Peterson this season (Peterson a 5 star class of 2025). Good description of Zach's play. Very, very good high school baller but I was also surprised to see this as I'm not sure Zach's athleticism is at this level. Very similar to Evan. So I'm guessing this is also a walk-on opportunity. Both players could do well at a lower level but they want to test themselves against the best. I love it. At the worst Zach will be a fantastic practice player as he's intelligent, big-bodied, and always gives 100%. Someone you want on your team for the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/01/30/ohsaa-basketball-idaho-vandals-tyler-halligan-zach-halligan-kathy-halligan-creighton-university/69836922007/ Coached by firmer Groce assistant Kevin Bryne. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Book your flights to Omaha early! Lunardi Bracketology 2024: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/page/bracketology/ncaa-bracketology-2024-march-madness-men-field-predictions 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Article on Zack. He'll be a walk on and company for Even at the end of the bench. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/04/20/zach-halligan-college-basketball-recruiting-ameer-yasin-college-football-recruiting-akron-zips/70120011007/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Your chance to give to the basketball program on the UA Day of Giving- https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ZipsAthDOG23/team/MBasketball 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Your chance to give to the basketball program on the UA Day of Giving- https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ZipsAthDOG23/team/MBasketball Funds will be used to put together a trip to Puerto Rico this preseason. 10 practices and 3 games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1981 grad Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said: Article on Zack. He'll be a walk on and company for Even at the end of the bench. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/04/20/zach-halligan-college-basketball-recruiting-ameer-yasin-college-football-recruiting-akron-zips/70120011007/ And you would have said the same thing about Freeman 5 years ago. I am glad the young man chose Akron and hope he develops into a player that will play some meaningful minutes during his career. The article indicates he is a bright guy with a great work ethic that would be an asset to any program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted April 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, 1981 grad said: And you would have said the same thing about Freeman 5 years ago. I am glad the young man chose Akron and hope he develops into a player that will play some meaningful minutes during his career. The article indicates he is a bright guy with a great work ethic that would be an asset to any program. To clarify, I did say that about Freeman! I wish the kid the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 13 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said: Your chance to give to the basketball program on the UA Day of Giving- https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ZipsAthDOG23/team/MBasketball Zips Nation kicked some ass! Over $200k collectively for all of the programs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 hours ago, LoyalZIP said: Zips Nation kicked some ass! Over $200k collectively for all of the programs. Crazy to see Swimming and Diving, and Baseball out-pace Football donations? Thankfully Matt Kaulig stepped up with a 10k donation. I guess there are other avenues to donate, so Football is getting some money elsewhere? Basketball only made it 1/2 way? Kudos to the Soccer donors! And to everyone who donated...for a MAC Athletic Dept, $211,000 is nothing to sneeze at! Totals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalZIP Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Crazy to see Swimming and Diving, and Baseball out-pace Football donations? Thankfully Matt Kaulig stepped up with a 10k donation. I guess there are other avenues to donate, so Football is getting some money elsewhere? Basketball only made it 1/2 way? Kudos to the Soccer donors! And to everyone who donated...for a MAC Athletic Dept, $211,000 is nothing to sneeze at! Totals I gasped when I saw the Kaulig donation pop up. Really cool. I think yesterday showed how much support a lot of these more niche programs get. A lot of former athletes and former families hang on more than you may think. Specifically coach Peresie, he is a different kind of coach. Locked in with motivation and he gets a ton out of those swimmers. I would imagine he has to get a lot of his budget from donations, so that’s something he focuses on. Football, on the other hand, doesn’t rely as much on donations as it does the Kaulig name (technically donations I guess), TV contract, Gate revenue (though small), and other revenue streams. Basketball—Wentz Financial Group All in all though, I don’t think UA has come close to hitting its goal the last few years. But it looks like the donors were energized this year for some reason. Awesome to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reslife4Life Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 "Halligan enjoyed a standout senior basketball season at Walsh Jesuit and has committed to play at the University of Akron as a walk-on player who will have an academic scholarship." Uh Oh, another Academic Scholarship Walk-on. The MAC is not ready! https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2023/04/20/zach-halligan-college-basketball-recruiting-ameer-yasin-college-football-recruiting-akron-zips/70120011007/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy87 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 9:14 AM, clarkwgriswold said: Your chance to give to the basketball program on the UA Day of Giving- https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ZipsAthDOG23/team/MBasketball Do other MAC schools do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Roo Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Captain Kangaroo said: Crazy to see Swimming and Diving, and Baseball out-pace Football donations? Thankfully Matt Kaulig stepped up with a 10k donation. I guess there are other avenues to donate, so Football is getting some money elsewhere? Basketball only made it 1/2 way? Kudos to the Soccer donors! And to everyone who donated...for a MAC Athletic Dept, $211,000 is nothing to sneeze at! Totals The support of Giving Day has been remarkable and the totals are not yet complete. One thing that stands out to me is that the two programs that have built the strongest culture, men's soccer and women's swimming and diving, are the two that have done the best. You would think that football, with over 100 athletes in the program each year, would have had far more donors and donations than any other program. Obviously that is not the case. It makes me wonder how grateful they are to have been a student athlete at UA. In life it's not what you get, but what you give back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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