2025-26 Post Mortem and Looking Ahead to 2026-27

[clarkwgriswold]

I'm as disappointed as anyone that the Zips season has come to an end.  That disappointment is enhanced by the current state of college basketball and its impact on programs like the Zips.

 

That being said, I couldn't be more proud of the Zips program for reasons beyond their on court success.  Every player that's exhausted their eligibility in Groce's nine year tenure has left with at least one degree.  Every scholarship player except one who finished his career with the Zips has become a professional basketball player for at least one year.

 

Arizona, Duke, Michigan or another major conference team is likely to continue winning and add a National Championship trophy to its trophy case but I'd challenge any of them to match the above accomplishments.

[ZipForNow]

Article on Eric in ABJ: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/college/zips/2026/03/21/eric-mahaffey-akron-zips-ncaa-tournament-march-madness-college-basketball-transfer-portal/89242985007/