2024 Off-Season CBB Tracker & Discussion

[Zippy87]

https://twitter.com/JenPignolet/status/1790792616189010166?t=_eGFTOdOJouEzlXcq-ersg&s=19

[Let'sGoZips94]

Bowling Green is going to be a contender. 

 

[zippy5]

18 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Bowling Green is going to be a contender. 

 

An evergreen post

[Let'sGoZips94]

UCONN coach Dan Hurley is expected to receive a record offer from the LA Lakers to be their next coach.

Edited June 6, 2024 by Let'sGoZips94

[Zippy87]

Red Panda performing at halftime of the NBA Finals

 

[1981 grad]

I was always curious where Sullinger would land and he landed at Furman.  They were a 13 seed in the tourney and upset 4th seeded Virginia last year.

 

https://furmanpaladins.com/news/2024/5/10/paladins-welcome-anderson-sullinger-to-mens-basketball-program.aspx

[1981 grad]

13 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

Red Panda performing at halftime of the NBA Finals

 

I remember the Red Panda performing at the Jar and she was amazing.  I know we have had a lot of volunteer dance teams at the Jar, but can anyone remember any other paid performers that came in at half time.  

[Hilltopper]

10 hours ago, 1981 grad said:

I remember the Red Panda performing at the Jar and she was amazing.  I know we have had a lot of volunteer dance teams at the Jar, but can anyone remember any other paid performers that came in at half time.  

Various Frisbee catching dogs, Bud Light Daredevils.

https://youtu.be/iccs2R4r1FY?si=up3OSvYHpXj6uzU6

[1981 grad]

1 hour ago, Hilltopper said:

Various Frisbee catching dogs, Bud Light Daredevils.

https://youtu.be/iccs2R4r1FY?si=up3OSvYHpXj6uzU6

Thanks!!  I vaguely remember the dogs but do not remember the daredevils.  Consider Akron's financial problems, I do not see them spending cash on any more half time shows that cost money.

[ZippyRulz]

i think i remember there was a heavy metal type guitar virtuoso shredding with a loud amp during one halftime many years ago.

[ewbrooman1]

On 6/7/2024 at 11:27 PM, 1981 grad said:

Thanks!!  I vaguely remember the dogs but do not remember the daredevils.  Consider Akron's financial problems, I do not see them spending cash on any more half time shows that cost money.

I remember when the tape came in to the athletic office. They started out as I recall as the Dixie Daredevils and got the Bud Light sponsorship shortly thereafter. I think we were among the first to book them.

[ClevelandZip]

David Coit transfers to Kansas.

[clarkwgriswold]

On 8/9/2024 at 8:19 PM, ClevelandZip said:

David Coit transfers to Kansas.

 

I wish the kid well but this seems like a little bit of an overreach.  Then again, Kansas probably doesn't offer spots to kids who they don't think will contribute.

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[ZippyRulz]

I read that mwc is trying to keep its remaining members together. Pac may have to look more Eastward.

[kreed5120]

Gonzaga AD is saying it's fake news. Maybe it's being discussed, but not yet finalized. Who knows.

 

https://x.com/SRJimm/status/1838308621865582649

[zipsrowdy88]

Not sure if its been said in here but Jared Sullinger is back at Kent. Couldnt get the grades to get into Furman

[ClevelandZip]

14 hours ago, zipsrowdy88 said:

Not sure if its been said in here but Jared Sullinger is back at Kent. Couldnt get the grades to get into Furman

Kent read or write well enough to get into Furman. Kent secure his NIL bag!

[RoyalBlu]

On 9/25/2024 at 7:59 PM, zipsrowdy88 said:

Not sure if its been said in here but Jared Sullinger is back at Kent. Couldnt get the grades to get into Furman

 

Not that it means anything, one way or the other ... but doubt grades were an issue at Furman.

 

Furman lost a lot after last season, and in this day and age, academic eligibility is rarely a major hurdle anymore (Ali Ali comes to mind) in the current NCAA era. If that were the case, I'd expect half of the portal to be ineligible transfers sitting out. It's not like Furman filled his spot this late in the game, either; 16ppg players aren't growing on trees.

 

Have no clue what the problem was there, but Sullinger likely could have transferred to a lot more places and played immediately, instead of sitting out a year back at Kent.

 

Sounds more like homesick to me than grades.

 

With or without him, Zips roster still better.

 

 

[Let'sGoZips94]

The redshirt is head scratching. 

 

[LZIp]

11 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

The redshirt is head scratching. 

 

I can't keep up with the rules (or lack thereof) anymore, but may be required considering he transferred twice in one year.

[Captain Kangaroo]

28 minutes ago, LZIp said:

I can't keep up with the rules (or lack thereof) anymore, but may be required considering he transferred twice in one year.

Maybe they don’t have an available scholarship?

[ZipsFan31]

Nuts!!! Sullinger does not scare me... but I am going to be so mad when we have to see him next season. like when will this guy graduate. lol  

[zipsrowdy88]

I wonder where he plays in 25-26. Anyone have hints?

[ZipCat]

Dear god this offense sucks.