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Akron basketball lands Exavier Wilson in NCAA transfer portal

The University of Akron men's basketball program has added Exavier Wilson from the NCAA transfer portal.

Wilson announced his commitment to the Zips on social media on Thursday, April 16, and joins Tahj Staveskie and Max Burton as recent transfers for Akron and coach Dustin Ford.

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Akron Zips basketball loses Sharron Young to Western Kentucky

Former Akron Zips basketball player Sharron Young is on the move in the NCAA transfer portal.

On April 16, Young announced via social media he will leave Akron because he has committed to play for Western Kentucky.

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Legendary kicker Phil Dawson to announce Browns’ selections at 2026 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2026 NFL Draft with nine total picks. Whether or not they make all nine picks remains to be seen, but when they make their selections on the second day of the draft, they'll have some special help to announce the new additions to the team

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Akron Zips basketball lands Max Burton through NCAA transfer portal

On the same day the University of Akron formally introduced new men's basketball coach Dustin Ford during a news conference at House Three Thirty, the Zips landed a big man from another Mid-American Conference school through the NCAA transfer portal.

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Eric Mahaffey leaves Akron basketball, joins Cincinnati through portal

Eric Mahaffey will remain in his home state of Ohio for the next chapter of his college basketball career, but the promising guard won't return to the University of Akron.

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