Checking in on Some Former Zips

[Let'sGoZips94]

1 minute ago, Illini Zip said:

I find that a bit surprising. And I’m interested to know more about that. 

 

Akron culture - it's special. 

[Illini Zip]

3 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Akron culture - it's special. 

I agree. And I love to see it reinforced. I wonder if Seth Wilson or Isaiah Gray were there also. Maybe they’re playing abroad?

[Zips1991]

5 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

I agree. And I love to see it reinforced. I wonder if Seth Wilson or Isaiah Gray were there also. Maybe they’re playing abroad?

I know Isaiah is (or was) playing in Czech Republic.

[Reslife4Life]

2 hours ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Okonkwo was at the game last night and the watch pa

[Reslife4Life]

45 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

I find that a bit surprising. And I’m interested to know more about that. 

Okonkwo’s girlfriend was or is still on the zips dance team 

[ZipsBBjunkie]

[zippy5]

Come on home 

[ZipForNow]

Nice to see Xavier Castaneda is still balling, playing pro ball in Andorra and also a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina National squad.

 

Always one of my favorite Zips, he could really control a game.

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[ZipsBBjunkie]

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

😳

[clarkwgriswold]

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

 

I'm visiting Duke this weekend yet I am not on the level to play there.

[Let'sGoZips94]

On 4/9/2026 at 12:35 PM, clarkwgriswold said:

 

I'm visiting Duke this weekend yet I am not on the level to play there.

 

 

 

[clarkwgriswold]

53 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

 

 

 

i wish the kid luck and hope he proves me wrong.

[ZZZips]

https://clutchpoints.com/ncaa-basketball/iowa-state-basketball-news-cyclones-sign-15-7-ppg-scorer-transfer-portal

[ZippyRulz]

Remember the old radio jingle..

 

Wherever you're go-ing 🎵

You can get there 🎶

From the U-niver-sity of Ak-ron 🎵

 

(maybe they should bring it back)

 

 

Edited April 14 by ZippyRulz

[Zippy87]

 

Worth noting just 71 players have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2026, the lowest total in over 20 years. With the player pool much smaller than usual, maybe there's a shot? I would think a summer camp invite, at least. 

[MDZip]

Shammah showed up in every game this year. Hoping he gets a shot. 

[Illini Zip]

17 hours ago, MDZip said:

Shammah showed up in every game this year. Hoping he gets a shot. 

I have been curious all year how Shammah graded out defensively. So many times Shammah was the closest guy to an opponent hitting a three. That doesn’t necessarily mean he was at fault. But it has me wondering. 

[kreed5120]

28 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

I have been curious all year how Shammah graded out defensively. So many times Shammah was the closest guy to an opponent hitting a three. That doesn’t necessarily mean he was at fault. But it has me wondering. 

 

The tool I have says not well, which passes the eye test. We had a lot of great offensive players, but not a lot of good defensive ones. Eric might have been our only real 2 way player. Evan could score, but he was still very limited offensively. 

 

Next years team I feel will have more 2-way players so Ford wouldn't be forced to pick between offense or defense when running out 5 players as the players on the court can do both. In all likelihood we won't be as good offensively, but should improve defensively.

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by kreed5120