2024-25 Post Mortem and Looking Ahead to 2025-26

[Let'sGoZips94]

Akron just got a commitment for the 2025 class from a 6'8" Serb. Is someone departing that we aren't aware of?

[Zippy87]

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Akron just got a commitment for the 2025 class from a 6'8" Serb. Is someone departing that we aren't aware of?

 

If he's eligible this year - and I believe he is - I think someone has to go.  

 

 

[RoyalBlu]

2 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

If he's eligible this year - and I believe he is - I think someone has to go.  

 

 

I have no clue who it is ... but since he's a big ... guessing he will replace a big???

[Let'sGoZips94]

25 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said:

I have no clue who it is ... but since he's a big ... guessing he will replace a big???

 

He's a 6'8" guard/forward. Think Ali Ali but a better shooter. 

Edited 10 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[clarkwgriswold]

Sounds like John's trip to Europe was fruitful.  Anybody have more details?

[clarkwgriswold]

Ognjen Stankovic, 6'8" wing.  Represented Serbia in 16u, 17u and 20u FIBA games.  Has played 50 games on the Adriatic League over the last 2 seasons 

 

I haven't been this excited since Taylor Currie.

 

Edited 9 hours ago by clarkwgriswold

[clarkwgriswold]

Some video -

https://youtu.be/VGIhM-8-Iow?si=SW4YG4p16q

 

https://youtu.be/2Zv11wsbJCQ?si=zbm0_YVdVACPG6QMx2jNlu

Edited 7 hours ago by clarkwgriswold

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

[Zippy87]

I believe someone had previously mentioned the possibility of Connor playing elsewhere before he announced he was returning. Maybe he got an opportunity to play somewhere else?

[clarkwgriswold]

36 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

I believe someone had previously mentioned the possibility of Connor playing elsewhere before he announced he was returning. Maybe he got an opportunity to play somewhere else?

He doesn't use a scholarship, so I doubt it is him.  Maybe a redshirt?

[clarkwgriswold]

Looks like the Nikola Cvetinović Serbian connection paid off.

[kreed5120]

1 hour ago, clarkwgriswold said:

He doesn't use a scholarship, so I doubt it is him.  Maybe a redshirt?

 

That doesn't matter anymore. Starting this year the scholarship cap was increased from 13 to the roster size cap of 15.

[Illini Zip]

If his highlights are any indication, he could be the zone-buster I have been pleading for. He looks to have a sweet stroke. Now if he is efficient at the top of the key, can drive to the hoop and can pass in traffic…we just might have a missing piece. 

[clarkwgriswold]

They lost the MAC POY and improved, at least on paper.

[RoyalBlu]

2 hours ago, clarkwgriswold said:

They lost the MAC POY and improved, at least on paper.

 

I'm guessing the shooting has improved ... not sure yet if the team improved, particularly on defense. Time will tell.