Transfer Portal 2026

[Zippy87]

 

[Zippy87]

 

[zippy5]

Oh I see what this is. Welcome to Akron, Javari Tohnson

[Zippy87]

 

We got another one. 

[Zippy87]

 

[Zippy87]

Max Burton from Western Michigan has committed to the Zips, per his IG

[AkronAlumnus]

7 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Max Burton from Western Michigan has committed to the Zips, per his IG

One mans treasure.. oh wait, it's the other way around 🥱🥱

[Let'sGoZips94]

17 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Max Burton from Western Michigan has committed to the Zips, per his IG

 

Interesting. 6'10" 240 lbs - averaged just under 6 ppg and 5.2 rpg in 24.7 minutes of action per game. Very little college tape out there from a quick search, but his high school tape has him looking pretty athletic and with a jump shot. Oddly enough, he didn't make any 3s each of the past 2 seasons, but shot 37.5% 3P in 2023-24. 

 

I'm a wait and see on this one. I trust Ford, though.

Edited 3 hours ago by Let'sGoZips94

[Zippy87]

Looks like a solid rotation big. With 6 potential open spots heading into portal season, not every one is/was going to be a high-impact player. 4 spots remain. 

[kreed5120]

Evan Miya has him rated as the #73 player in the MAC last season and grades him as slight below average on both offense and defense. The hope would be a change in style of play and being surrounded by better talent would help him improve his numbers. On the surface not a signing I'm thrilled about, but the possibility exists that he over performs.

[ZippyRulz]

Hopefully serviceable with more developmentability. Ford wanting to add some size.

 

[Zippy87]

Coach Ford just mentioned in his welcome presser that he is leading the recruitment on a handful of players and that one is visiting campus today. 

[Zippy87]

 

[tpsjugglerdude]

Max Burton was primarily used as a play-finisher and rim-runner, while also contributing as a rebounder and interior defensive presence. Given his 20+ MPG, he projects as a high-impact role player at Akron. I'm guessing he will likely be asked to fill a similar role by setting screens, running to the rim, finishing efficiently, rebounding, and defending.

[Zippy87]

 

[kreed5120]

4 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

 

Hard to get a read on if this is a good pickup or not. On one hand he only played in garbage time. On the other hand Purdue was loaded so the fact he was burried on the depth chart doesn't necessarily mean he isn't good.

[Let'sGoZips94]

8 minutes ago, kreed5120 said:

 

Hard to get a read on if this is a good pickup or not. On one hand he only played in garbage time. On the other hand Purdue was loaded so the fact he was burried on the depth chart doesn't necessarily mean he isn't good.

 

Following the previous coach who essentially ignored the state of Indiana for any type of recruiting, this is a welcomed addition by the Balls faithful I'd imagine. 

[AkronAlumnus]

Nice pickup by Balls there.