It's been 30 years since the last Akron Zips player who an Honored Jersey took the court for our storied program.  Today, we present to you 24 reasons why Romeo Travis' #24 should join then in receiving that honor. 1. Travis is 7th all-time in scoring with 1,491 points scored. 2. Travis is 9th all-time in rebounding with 783 career boards. 3. Romeo is 2nd all-time in blocked shots with 165 swats in his four years.  Only Zeke Marshall blocked more. 4. Upon graduation, Romeo was also 10th all-time in steals. 5. As a Senior, Travis was named an Associated Press All-American. 6. Travis is one of only 13 Zips players to ever receive that honor. 7. Romeo was one of only four Akron players to be named an AP All-American while the Zips were a Division I program. 8. As a Senior, Travis was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. 9. Romeo was named to the All-MAC 1st Team twice in his career, while being selected All-MAC 2nd Team once as well. 10. Tr

Q: Growing up, who were the players you admired most? A: The players I admired the most were Scottie Pippen, Shawn Kemp, and Rasheed Wallace. Q: When you decided to commit to the University of Akron, you had a few other reported offers.  Was anyone else close?  What was your recruitment like, given you already had a relationship with Coach Dambrot? A: I was close but once Coach Dambrot told me to “sign the damn papers” I knew that’s where I wanted to be, with someone who wanted me. Q: You played for Coach Dambrot both in high school and in college.  What was it like to play for Coach D?  Were you surprised to see him go to Duquesne? A: I was surprised to see him leave. But playing for Coach D was a great experience.  He made you want to play for him and your teammates the right way. Q: 2007 MAC Championship.  Doug Penno.  A questionable clock operator.  How hard was it to get past that game, especially since it was your senior year?  How do you feel about it now, 11 yea

Starting Lineup Romeo Travis - Travis is seventh on the all-time scoring list, ninth all-time in rebounding, 10th in steals, and 2nd in blocks.  He was an honorable mention All-American by the AP in 2007 along with the MAC Player of the Year and has put together a solid professional career overseas.  Travis should have his #24 added to the school's honored jerseys that hang in the rafters at James A. Rhodes Arena. Bill Turner - Turner is 5th all-time in scoring and 4th all-time in rebounds.  He led the Zips to three postseason appearances and was named an All-American for the 1966-1967 season.  He played eight seasons in the NBA for San Francisco, Cincinnati, Portland, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Zeke Marshall  - Marshall is the Zips' all-time leader in blocked shots and the 17th leading scorer in school history.  The Zips reached the MAC Championship game each of the four years Zeke manned the middle, winning two of them.  He has played for the Maine Red Claws and G

Monday night's First Round MAC Tournament contest against Western Michigan was so wild, such an emotional roller coaster, that Zips fans might have needed an extra day to process it.  This program, no stranger to wild games in March, adding another instant classic and moved on to Thursday night at Quicken Loans Arena.  But before they/we do, let's look at a few key takeaways from Monday's game. A Dreadful Start This contest started with the Broncos jumping out to an 18-0 lead and extending that lead to as high as 23 points in the 1st Half.  It took 8:06 for the Zips to score their first points on a Daniel Utomi dunk.  During the 18-0 Western Michigan run, the Zips missed nine shots and turned the ball over six times.  It looked like Akron's season would end without a visit to The Q for the first time since 2004.  But the young Zips had other plans. The Comeback Akron refused to quit, going on a 17-0 and 27-8 run to trail just 35-31 at halftime.  They pressed

Here's an updated look at the offers the Akron Zips men's basketball team has extended to 2018 prospects.  The Zips only have one scholarship officially open, but as we've seen in year's past, that can always change. TJ Moss Position: Guard Height 6'4", Weight 180 lbs School: Findley Prep (Henderson, Nevada) Rankings: 24/7: 3 star, ESPN: 4 star (80 scout grade), VC: 4 star Other Offers: Memphis, South Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona State, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, Marquette, Massachusetts, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, TCU, Tennessee-Martin, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt Neftali Alvarez Position: Guard Height 6'1", Weight 175 lbs School: Miami Christian School (Miami, FL) Rankings: 24/7: 3 star, ESPN: 3 star (79 scout grade), VC: 3 star Other Offers: Wichita State, Dayton, Colorado State, Arkansas State, FIU, Georgia Tech, Hofstra, Massachusetts, Purdue, VCU, Wyoming, Virginia Caleb McConnell Position: Guard Hei