zippy5 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 (edited) Surprised MMK stayed to be honest, I still don't see him getting much PT next year, let alone if we bring in a B1G forward Edited March 24 by zippy5 1 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 5 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Surprised MMK stayed to be honest, I still don't see him getting much PT next year, let alone if we bring in a B1G forward I see MMK playing the wing going forward. Quote
LZIp Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 (edited) 15 minutes ago, zippy5 said: Surprised MMK stayed to be honest, I still don't see him getting much PT next year, let alone if we bring in a B1G forward Agreed on playing time, but I'm not sure where he'd go if he were to transfer right now (probably low-major/D2). His best bet is probably to continue to develop as the staff proves they can do it time and again. Then see what the landscape looks like at the time he's ready to really contribute. Edited March 24 by LZIp Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 Potter, Cooper, Craft in the Portal for Miami OH. So much for unfinished business. Anquan Boldin Jr in the Portal for Canada. Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 It should be noted that Craft's agent came out and said that he is open to returning. My take is it sounds like he's seeing what his market value is and then will make a decision from there. I'm not sure what kind of money he would command or what kind of money Miami has to play with, but I'd guess if they can come close to matching other offers he'll return. Quote
Zip JD Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 15 hours ago, Reslife4Life said: Glad to see this. I thought his lack of PT against good teams would have him looking. Unless he was on fire from 3, JG couldn't play him due to his defensive and rebounding issues. I will say he increased the intensity on the defensive side of the court as the season progressed and I think he can be a real contributor next year. 3 Quote
AkronAlumnus Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 15 hours ago, zippy5 said: Don't think this all happens if that isn't settled I assume you're correct, just figured the Collective or something would have mentioned it. Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 (edited) 16 minutes ago, AkronAlumnus said: I assume you're correct, just figured the Collective or something would have mentioned it. There also just aren't many attractive openings this year. Sean Miller is expected to leave Xavier to take the Texas job. The Xavier job might have been appealing for Groce if not for his brother already having history there. Other than that the only other openings of note are Villanova, which is eyeing Drake's coach and I guess WVU. Edited March 24 by kreed5120 1 Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 1 hour ago, kreed5120 said: There also just aren't many attractive openings this year. Sean Miller is expected to leave Xavier to take the Texas job. The Xavier job might have been appealing for Groce if not for his brother already having history there. Other than that the only other openings of note are Villanova, which is eyeing Drake's coach and I guess WVU. Xavier is looking at bringing back Chris Mack. Drake's coach is already going to Iowa. WVU and Nova are the two main jobs left. 1 Quote
1981 grad Posted March 24 Report Posted March 24 3 hours ago, Zip JD said: Glad to see this. I thought his lack of PT against good teams would have him looking. Unless he was on fire from 3, JG couldn't play him due to his defensive and rebounding issues. I will say he increased the intensity on the defensive side of the court as the season progressed and I think he can be a real contributor next year. I am hoping that one year under Groce he can improve his game like all the returning players. Needs to get stronger, better defense, and rebound. Love how he moves without the ball and his quick release. He can be unstoppable. Quote
NWAkron Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, ZIPS96 said: Eric’s brother…. He will be a Zip very soon. Book It! Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ZIPS96 said: Eric’s brother…. 6'6", 200 pounds, played regular minutes. I can't imagine he's the big we've been expecting, but maybe. Edited March 25 by clarkwgriswold Quote
ZipsFan31 Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 I have no scoop but there was a big from South Carolina enter the portal… I wonder if we could get him? His name is Nick Pringle. Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 16 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: 6'6", 200 pounds, played regular minutes. I can't imagine he's the big we've been expecting, but maybe. I could see him filling the JoJo Harris void at small forward. It would take some pressure off of MMK. 1 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 1 minute ago, Illini Zip said: I could see him filling the JoJo Harris void at small forward. It would take some pressure off of MMK. Since he can live with his brother maybe he can be a walk on and not take a scholarship! 😁 Quote
Illini Zip Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 6 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: Since he can live with his brother maybe he can be a walk on and not take a scholarship! 😁 The family discount, but for us. I like it. 👍 Quote
Hilltopper Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 59 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said: 6'6", 200 pounds, played regular minutes. I can't imagine he's the big we've been expecting, but maybe. Started 34 games Quote
RoyalBlu Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 Didn't realize so many 6-10-plus players in the MAC this season. There are several in the portal albeit from CMU and Buffalo in particular. I will say the freshman Buffalo bigs showed promise, just on a young/bad team. The MAC first-team CMU 7-0 big is probably going higher than the MAC, but his 6-10 backup probably worth a look. Like all mid-major bigs, does he fit what you're looking for (score. rebounder, banger, rim protector). At this level and at that size, likely one-dimensional. But if that's the dimension you want/need, go for it, especially if you have that undersized, more complete post guy to go with him. Worth a look. Quote
Westie Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 Evan is just not good. He’s a good guy who plays hard but never has much to show for it. Maybe Groce could polish him a little. Holtmann and Diebler had no luck. It was 4 v 5 on offense with him on the floor. 1 Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 19 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said: Didn't realize so many 6-10-plus players in the MAC this season. There are several in the portal albeit from CMU and Buffalo in particular. I will say the freshman Buffalo bigs showed promise, just on a young/bad team. The MAC first-team CMU 7-0 big is probably going higher than the MAC, but his 6-10 backup probably worth a look. Like all mid-major bigs, does he fit what you're looking for (score. rebounder, banger, rim protector). At this level and at that size, likely one-dimensional. But if that's the dimension you want/need, go for it, especially if you have that undersized, more complete post guy to go with him. Worth a look. I might be in the minority, but I'd prefer not to have a 7 footer slowing down the tempo. I'd be perfectly content with another 6'8 big that can move the court. We can then slide Amani over to play PF while also targeting a wing that can play both SF and PF. There are ways of us adding size without adding someone who has cement blocks for legs. 4 Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 More from the Beacon- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2025/03/25/akron-zips-mens-basketball-coach-john-groce-transfer-portal-zips-roster/82644146007/ 2 Quote
Westie Posted March 25 Report Posted March 25 Coach did not exactly cement his own return in the latest Beacon article. Have to believe he is getting some calls. Hopefully it passes with no drama. 2 Quote
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