University of Akron Zips Men's Basketball
Coach Dan Hipsher's squad returns nine lettermen and five starters, led by freshman All-America and MAC Freshman of the Year Jimmal Ball. The lightning-quick second-year guard will be the catalyst for an offense that features returning forwards George Phillips, Chris Hahn, Jawanza Moore and an explosive newcomer in guard Jami Bosley. The return of Ryan Andrick from knee surgery and the addition of some youthful height will provide the Zips with much-improved depth and more rebounding strength.