Game 1- Louisiana

[Zippy87]

42 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I get that there's some strategy to not sharing injury information, but I hate that such information is guarded like national security secrets.

 

Genuine question - is it guarded, or do we just not have anyone covering that team that tries hard enough to get this information? The best coverage of Zips Athletics seems to come from regular fans/bloggers IMO, and they likely don't have the access to find out. Most local media only come around for the MAC and NCAA Tournaments. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

Showing a photo a Burton "warming up" by shooting a 3 is A+ conversation fodder by the program. Not only does it lend the question on if he'll play, but showing they're going to use him to stretch the floor is going to throw a wrench in some opponents' game plans lol. 

 

Like @kreed5120 said, he was nonexistent outside the paint at WMU. 

[Zippy87]

20 minutes ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

Showing a photo a Burton "warming up" by shooting a 3 is A+ conversation fodder by the program. Not only does it lend the question on if he'll play, but showing they're going to use him to stretch the floor is going to throw a wrench in some opponents' game plans lol. 

 

Like @kreed5120 said, he was nonexistent outside the paint at WMU. 

 

It may mean nothing, but Chabi had never attempted a 3 in his collegiate career (80 games) and then I believe attempted two in the YSU scrimmage. 

[Let'sGoZips94]

7 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

 

It may mean nothing, but Chabi had never attempted a 3 in his collegiate career (80 games) and then I believe attempted two in the YSU scrimmage. 

 

Coach Ford said post-game that Chabi has been working hard on his shot and as long as he works hard on the boards, defensively, and in the paint, he's ok with Chabi taking 1-2 3s a game. 

 

Burton is quite different because he was a pretty good 3P shooter in high school. 

[clarkwgriswold]

2 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

 

Genuine question - is it guarded, or do we just not have anyone covering that team that tries hard enough to get this information? The best coverage of Zips Athletics seems to come from regular fans/bloggers IMO, and they likely don't have the access to find out. Most local media only come around for the MAC and NCAA Tournaments. 

 

I think it's a combination.  There's no one from the press "digging" and programs are generally reluctant to disclose.

 

1 hour ago, Let'sGoZips94 said:

 

Coach Ford said post-game that Chabi has been working hard on his shot and as long as he works hard on the boards, defensively, and in the paint, he's ok with Chabi taking 1-2 3s a game. 

 

Burton is quite different because he was a pretty good 3P shooter in high school. 

 

Burton was quite mobile in high school and had a very nice shot.  I'm hoping he gets healthy and can stay on the floor.

[UAZipster0305]

We have our first regular season game today, and gozips.com does not even have a game preview. Talk about underwhelming!

[ZipsFan31]

I am looking forward to a good test tonight. I think the thing I'm most interested in is. Can Ty Pence make a offensive impact. we need him to hit 2 to 3 3's a game just to create space. 

 

Do we think Josiah Harris has a "revenge" Game. or is he a non Factor? 

[csims0917]

1 hour ago, UAZipster0305 said:

We have our first regular season game today, and gozips.com does not even have a game preview. Talk about underwhelming!

Go Zips is just an ad libbed template. Surprised they haven't started making an AI do it

[NWAkron]

7 minutes ago, csims0917 said:

Go Zips is just an ad libbed template. Surprised they haven't started making an AI do it

https://akronzippedup.substack.com/p/zips-mens-basketball-ready-for-a?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

 

Zipped Up has a season preview if that helps.

[csims0917]

Zipped up is the goat. Just finished the read up and it's great. Really hope his predictions for the MAC come true. I'd love for us to be able to pull of another multi bid in the next 5 years.

[csims0917]

I think the schedule makers threw us a bone here. During the Groce era we usually struggled on the road OOC and that applied to the SB as well. First year we got beat up by a historic JMU team, then we lost a close game to Arkansas St we probably would've won if it wasn't a brand-new core's first game, and then last way we laid an egg against a similar level Troy team. This year feels very similar to that 24-25 year except Louisiana is in the 200 range in Kenpom. It's all a grain of salt but I expect them to find a way to win today. Would be some huge momentum needed in a thin OOC schedule that we don't have many statement makers to make before we face Miami early into the new year. 

[clarkwgriswold]

I just hope they don't get caught looking ahead to Muskinghum.

[NWAkron]

18 minutes ago, clarkwgriswold said:

I just hope they don't get caught looking ahead to Muskinghum.

Epitome of a trap game.  Good call.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Per Evan Miya, Josiah Harris is Louisiana's #1 rated player. His performance rating is .90, good for 1297th in the country.

 

Akron has 6 players rated higher.

 

Evan Mahaffey - 5.63 BPR - 91st

Kamrin Oriol - 2.71 BPR - 570th

Tahj Staveskie - 2.36 BPR - 662nd

Ty Pence - 1.63 BPR - 941st

Buddy Hammer Jr. - 1.03 BPR - 1232nd

Marvin Musiimi-Kamali - .98 BPR - 1259th

 

If Akron plays anywhere near its potential tonight, this game shouldn't be close. 

[UAZippers]

Zips looking REALLY good in every way but rebounding early

[csims0917]

THROW THAT HAMMER DOWN 

[zippy5]

I have bad news for the MAC. We ain't going anywhere 

[Illini Zip]

They look good. This is a physical game. I need to see Pence dive on that loose ball. 

[Zippy87]

Muh-huh-FAY! 

[MDZip]

Just now, Zippy87 said:

Muh-huh-FAY! 

I was going to go with Muh-HAY-fey. 😊

[Illini Zip]

Has Marvin played yet?

[Let'sGoZips94]

2 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

Has Marvin played yet?

 

Not that I've seen. Tight rotation to start.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Oriol pull up 3.

 

Next possession: White 3.

 

Next possession: Pence 3.

[ewbrooman1]

11 minutes ago, MDZip said:

I was going to go with Muh-HAY-fey. 😊

I think that's Mu-hay-fay 😄

[MDZip]

10 minutes ago, Illini Zip said:

Has Marvin played yet?

He's in now.