Transfer Portal 2026

[kreed5120]

The fact he was a bit reluctant to say if anyone was coming back when he was interviewed led me to believe it was likely we would lose at least one of, if not both, of Eric and Young. I'm not really surprised. It's not like Bud, Ford, and perhaps even Groce didn't have conversations with the players about their futures leading up to Groce's departure.

 

Next year will definitely be a much different team as nobody left I feel you can say you can build around that player, at least for the coming season.

Edited Friday at 06:29 PM by kreed5120

[Zippy87]

Connor Groce in the portal, to the surprise of nobody haha

[kreed5120]

8 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Connor Groce in the portal, to the surprise of nobody haha

 

Groce stealing all our players /s

[kreed5120]

On 3/25/2026 at 8:54 PM, tpsjugglerdude said:

 

 

 

It looks like he was offered by NIU.

 

[GJGood]

The discussion of Brayden Gross, the D2 freshman of the year, got me thinking. Gannon University, from not very far away in Erie, PA plays for the national championship tomorrow . I don’t know much about them. Could any of these guys have the ability to fit and play at the Zips established level? I would think if any of them were looking to transfer up to D1 that we would be just the type of program/ culture they would be looking for.

Edited Saturday at 04:50 PM by GJGood

[Zip JD]

23 hours ago, AkronAlumnus said:

Shooooot - Ford's 0-2.  and retention was his biggest selling point IMO.  Hopefully we can get at least one back. 

It’s not over.  Remember Tavari was in the portal last year and stayed.  

[ZipForNow]

Testing the portal waters is the new normal. On the face of it, Eric and Sharron, while we love them, did not do all that much. It’s their youth and upside that almost mandates seeing if they can cash in. 
 

I hope we can sell the culture: you will get decent NIL, will graduate, play professionally, and have a finance guru to help you out long term. That’s a nice package.

[Zippy87]

 

 

BG grabbing D2 players. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

Sharron's official statement. 

 

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[RoyalBlu]

54 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

He did this last year and came back. ... Very few teams are going to put the ball in the hands of a 30-percent 3-point shooter, even if he is 6-3, plays great D and can get to the rim. Athletically he can play on a power conference team, but he has limitations at that level.

 

[kreed5120]

7 minutes ago, RoyalBlu said:

He did this last year and came back. ... Very few teams are going to put the ball in the hands of a 30-percent 3-point shooter, even if he is 6-3, plays great D and can get to the rim. Athletically he can play on a power conference team, but he has limitations at that level.

 

 

Nate Johnson shot an even worse percentage and reportedly got $1.6 million. There are more teams with deeper pockets this season. I think someone will over pay for his services.

[72 Roo]

I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired of the trite, sanctimonious messages athletes post when they go into the portal. They talk about God guiding them. They talk about the everlasting bonds of fellowship they have with their teammates. They thank their coaches for developing them into the men they are today. Then they leave.

 

After great thought and consultation I'm offering this simple sample announcement:

 

"I'm in the portal. I may come back. The most money determines what I'll do." 

 

This hits at the truth. Saves a lot of time. And eliminates hypocrisy. Please use for all future announcements as my gift to portal entrees. No charge.

[NWAkron]

10 minutes ago, 72 Roo said:

I don't know about you, but I am sick and tired of the trite, sanctimonious messages athletes post when they go into the portal. They talk about God guiding them. They talk about the everlasting bonds of fellowship they have with their teammates. They thank their coaches for developing them into the men they are today. Then they leave.

 

After great thought and consultation I'm offering this simple sample announcement:

 

"I'm in the portal. I may come back. The most money determines what I'll do." 

 

This hits at the truth. Saves a lot of time. And eliminates hypocrisy. Please use for all future announcements as my gift to portal entrees. No charge.

applies to coaches as well.   so much if not all is performative.  

[kreed5120]

1 minute ago, NWAkron said:

applies to coaches as well.   so much if not all is performative.  

 

You can add ADs to the list as well.

[Zippy87]

 

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[Let'sGoZips94]

4 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

 

YEESSSSS

[Sergeant Zip]

3 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

 

At about the 2:50 mark Doug Gottlieb says that coaches only put guys from a different school on an all-conference team to get them to transfer to a different league

 

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[blueandgold]

9 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

That's a big blow for them, but not at all surprising.

[kreed5120]

Kent board is saying Sumlin has announced intent to return.

[clarkwgriswold]

I enjoy PCCC losing good players but at the same time familiarity with their roster and players helps fuel the rivalry.

[Blue & Gold]

1 minute ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I enjoy PCCC losing good players but at the same time familiarity with their roster and players helps fuel the rivalry.

Yeah, I’m on a different page than many of you. I hate seeing the top talent from our conference get lured away. I want to win the MAC at its strongest.