the do-it-all Akron wing who brought shooting, toughness and winning habits
Jake Kretzer, in his Akron career through the 2015-16 season, was a 6-7 G/F who gave the Zips lineup flexibility, spacing and a hard-nosed edge; he finished with 869 points and 213 made threes, was the 2014 MAC Sixth Man of the Year, and earned MAC All-Freshman honors while helping Akron reach multiple postseason runs. His profile was less about flash and more about reliability: a strong shooting touch, multi-position defense, and a winning mentality that coaches trust when the game gets gritty.
