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2026–27 Team Profile

1–02026–27 OVERALL

2 completed games are awaiting full box scores; records include verified final scores. Some advanced team metrics are awaiting complete game box scores.

2026–27 Team Metrics

Effective FG%56.0%#125 nationally
Turnover Rate23.6%#399 nationally
Offensive Rebound %37.9%#106 nationally
Free Throw Rate46.0%#94 nationally

Season Statistics

Games1
Points / Game75.0
Opponent Points / Game61.0
Rebounds / Game45.0
Assists / Game14.0
Steals / Game2.0
Blocks / Game2.0
Turnovers / Game16.0
FG%46.0
3PT%34.5
FT%82.6
Offensive Efficiency110.8
Defensive Efficiency90.1
Net Efficiency20.7
Tempo67.7

2026–27 MMH Rating

MMH Power: 59.9 · Preseason and current results. Model ratings include preseason inputs.

2026–27 Player Season Stats

PLAYERPOSGPMPGPPG ▼RPGAPGSPGBPGFGA/G3PA/GFG%3P%FT%
Ty PenceG134.019.08.02.01.00.012.07.050.0%28.6%100.0%
Evan MahaffeyF133.016.011.03.01.01.08.00.075.0%0.0%80.0%
Tahj StaveskieG138.016.03.03.00.00.016.015.031.3%33.3%50.0%
Colin WhiteF116.09.04.01.00.01.05.03.040.0%66.7%75.0%
Kamrin OriolG116.05.06.03.00.00.01.01.0100.0%100.0%100.0%
Chabi BarreF114.04.04.00.00.00.01.00.0100.0%0.0%100.0%
Buddy Hammer Jr.F120.04.04.01.00.00.04.01.050.0%0.0%0.0%
Marvin Musiime-KamaliF16.02.00.00.00.00.01.00.00.0%0.0%100.0%
Zach HalliganF121.00.02.01.00.00.02.02.00.0%0.0%0.0%
Tai PerkinsG12.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%0.0%

2026–27 Schedule and Results

Date · EasternAwayHomeStatus / Score
Akron ZipsLouisiana Ragin' CajunsFinal75 – 61
Muskingum Fighting MuskiesAkron ZipsScheduled
Tulane Green WaveAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsBucknell BisonScheduled
Golden BearsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsWright State RaidersScheduled
Belmont BruinsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsApp State MountaineersScheduled
Ball State CardinalsAkron ZipsScheduled
Frostburg State BobcatsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsBuffalo BullsScheduled
Bowling Green FalconsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsMassachusetts MinutemenScheduled
Western Michigan BroncosAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsOhio BobcatsScheduled
Miami (OH) RedHawksAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsEastern Michigan EaglesScheduled
Akron ZipsToledo RocketsScheduled
Central Michigan ChippewasAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsMiami (OH) RedHawksScheduled
Ohio BobcatsAkron ZipsScheduled
Massachusetts MinutemenAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsWestern Michigan BroncosScheduled
Buffalo BullsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsKent State Golden FlashesScheduled
Akron ZipsBowling Green FalconsScheduled
Eastern Michigan EaglesAkron ZipsScheduled
Toledo RocketsAkron ZipsScheduled
Akron ZipsBall State CardinalsScheduled
Akron ZipsCentral Michigan ChippewasScheduled
Kent State Golden FlashesAkron ZipsScheduled

2026–27 Projected Rotation

2026-27 PROJECTION

Projected Rotation

Projected roles are MMH preseason estimates and are not an official depth chart.

Projected Starting Five

Tahj StaveskiePG | R-Sr. | 6-1
ROLELead guard and experienced shot creator
PREVIOUS TEAMIncarnate Word
2025-262025-26: 17.3 PPG / 4.1 APG / 37.3% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Kamrin OriolG | Gr. | 6-3
ROLEHigh-volume scorer and secondary creator
PREVIOUS TEAMNorth Florida
2025-262025-26: 20.9 PPG / 4.2 APG / 40.2% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Ty PenceW | Sr. | 6-6
ROLEVersatile wing who can finish and space the floor
PREVIOUS TEAMIllinois State
2025-262025-26: 9.4 PPG / 4.4 RPG / 36.0% 3PT
RECRUITINGTransfer
Evan MahaffeyF | 5th | 6-6
ROLEVersatile facilitator and multi-position defender
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: 10.2 PPG / 5.6 RPG / 3.4 APG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Max BurtonC | R-Sr. | 6-10
ROLEExperienced post and screening option
PREVIOUS TEAMWestern Michigan
2025-262025-26: 5.9 PPG / 5.2 RPG / 1.6 APG
RECRUITINGTransfer

Key Rotation

Zach HalliganW | R-Jr. | 6-5
ROLEPhysical wing; competing to retain a starting role
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: 2.6 PPG / 2.2 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Colin WhiteF | Jr. | 6-6
ROLEFrontcourt versatility with more opportunity at this level
PREVIOUS TEAMOhio State
2025-262025-26: 0.9 PPG / 1.0 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Buddy Hammer Jr.F | Sr. | 6-7
ROLERebounding and energy at forward or small-ball center
PREVIOUS TEAMNorth Texas
2025-262025-26: 4.1 PPG / 2.8 RPG
RECRUITINGTransfer
Chabi BarreC | R-Sr. | 6-10
ROLEInterior finisher and rim-protection option
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: 3.1 PPG / 2.0 RPG in 18 games
RECRUITINGReturning player
Exavier WilsonG | R-Fr. | 6-1
ROLEAthletic reserve ballhandler
PREVIOUS TEAMKansas State
2025-262025-26: Redshirt; no game statistics
RECRUITINGTransfer
Cody HeadG | R-Jr. | 6-3
ROLEBench guard competing for offensive minutes
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: Redshirt; 2024-25 at Arkansas State: 2.5 PPG
RECRUITINGReturning player
Tai PerkinsPG | R-Fr. | 6-0
ROLEYoung point-guard depth
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: Redshirt; no game statistics
RECRUITINGReturning player
Josh HendersonW | R-Fr. | 6-5
ROLEDevelopmental wing scorer
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: Redshirt; no game statistics
RECRUITINGReturning player
Devan ChristionF | Fr. | 6-9
ROLEAthletic forward with a path to early minutes
PREVIOUS TEAMEd W Clark HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman
RJ JonesG | Fr. | 6-5
ROLEDevelopmental perimeter option
PREVIOUS TEAMSt. Ignatius HS
2025-26Incoming freshman; no college statistics
RECRUITINGFreshman
Marvin Musiime-KamaliW | R-Jr. | 6-6
ROLEPhysical wing depth
PREVIOUS TEAMAkron
2025-262025-26: 2.0 PPG / 2.0 RPG
RECRUITINGReturning player